Charlie Sheen Thinks He Can 'Discover A Cure' For HIV

Last month Hollywood actor Charlie Sheen admitted to the world that he is HIV+ in an emotional and refreshingly honest TV interview.

Now the Two And A Half Men star thinks that he will be able to discover a cure for the deadly illness, and although he was in denial when he was first diagnosed he now believes that he is strong enough to combat HIV head on.

He explained: “I was angry. I was in denial. I was in shock. I was angry at myself, the world. But that didn’t last long.

"It was shortly afterwards - I think it was the second day - I said to my mum: ‘This disease picked the wrong guy’.

"If anybody can fight this thing and discover a cure, it’s me. I will exhaust every resource available to me. I will sit with every expert. I will move forward until something’s revealed.

"I have to take three pills each day. The total cost is about $4,000 a month. I know that’s prohibitive to a lot of people’s economic scenarios.

"Perhaps in my research, and in my journey, we can help develop ways that make it affordable for all.”

As well as planning in taking part in worthy research into the illness, the 50-year-old also hopes that his story will help educate others about the issue.

When asked by Radar Online if the illness could ever become a positive thing in his life, Charlie replied: “It already is. It makes me take pause and ponder the concept that perhaps everything that led up to this was to gain the spotlight of popularity to finally deliver a message that truly matters.

"I’m grateful for everything I’ve been able to do in life. I’ve made a lot of people laugh and see the world differently through me. Now, maybe it’s time to change the world.”