A well-known Hollywood womaniser has reportedly been diagnosed with HIV, but is apparently unwilling to publicly confirm the news for fear of lawsuits from a long line of women. The actor, whose name The Sun claims to know, is being urged by friends to accept his diagnosis.His many exes are said to include an award-winning actress, a television star, a religious movie actress, a model and a media personality.The Sun reported ''a US showbiz insider'' as saying: "It has now become common knowledge that this star is HIV-positive, something he has known for a number of years."His lawyers are bracing for the threat of potential action. The reality is that if he's knowingly put women at risk then that's disgusting and it's only a matter of time before that becomes public."Rock Hudson was the first Hollywood star to die from the virus. Freddie Mercury, the Queen front man, only announced he was suffering from an Aids-related illness 24 hours before his death, in 1991.The Sun stated: "Lots of people close to him have suggested he face this situation head-on and own it publicly. Obviously it would be a huge story, but the reality is HIV is entirely treatable in this day and age and shouldn't impact on his ability to work or lead a normal life. It could be a game-changer in the understanding of HIV given that he's a straight man." ..