The former Two and a Half Men star appeared on the Today show on Nov. 17, 2015 to confirm that he is “in fact” HIV positive. Following tabloid reports about his status, the 50-year-old actor said, "I have a responsibility now to better myself and to help a lot of other people, and hopefully with what we're doing today, others may come forward and say, 'Thanks Charlie. Thanks for kicking the door open.'"