If it was AIDS, maybe he passed it onto the many world leaders he has exchanged siliva with over the years. Kofi and Jacque come to mind. It would be poetic justice indeed if he gave his admirers the gift that keeps on killing.
Bill and Hillary too. ;)
I noticed video footage of Arafat, as they were loading him up for the trip to Paris. He was holding the hand of one of his supporters and attempted to kiss the guy's hand. The guy, still clutching Arafat's hand, pulled it away, as if he didn't want to catch something.
Then this guy is in serious trouble: