How did Bayard Rustin die?

Bayard Rustin died on August 24, 1987, from complications related to pneumonia, which were exacerbated by his battle with cancer. He had been diagnosed with AIDS in the early 1980s, a condition that was not publicly known during his lifetime. Rustin was a prominent civil rights leader and played a significant role in organizing the 1963 March on Washington. His contributions to social justice and equality continue to be recognized and celebrated today.