Jonathan Van Ness says 'he is HIV Positive'

Washington D.C, Sept. 22 -- : American podcaster Jonathan Van Ness opened up about being diagnosed with HIV when he was 25.

Just ahead of the release of his memoir 'Over the Top,' which is set to hit shelves on September 24, the 32-year-old television star opened up to The New York Times, as reported by People about his health and history of addiction.

"I've had nightmares every night for the past three months because I'm scared to be this vulnerable with people," he said. "There are issues that need to be talked about."

In his new memoir, Van Ness makes a shocking revelation that he tested positive for HIV after fainting while working on a client's hair, the Times reports, as cited by People.

"That day was just as devastating as you wo...