‘If there is a heaven, my father is in it’ — Son discovers his dad, the first person to die of AIDS in Utah
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ryan Michael Painter has written a book, "The Unexpected Son," about his father, who is believed to be the first AIDS victim to die in Utah.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.