How many Americans died of AIDS in the 1980's?

In the 1980s, approximately 100,000 Americans died from AIDS-related complications. The disease emerged as a significant public health crisis during this decade, primarily affecting the gay community and intravenous drug users. The lack of effective treatments and widespread stigma contributed to the high mortality rate during this period. By the end of the decade, AIDS was recognized as a major epidemic in the United States.