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It was formerly known as 'Lou Gehrig's disease,' for the famous New York Yankees baseball player who died two years after developing ALS in 1939.
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Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 29 Apr. 2024
Randall's family released a statement on Monday confirming that the photographer died following a private three-year bout with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), an incurable neurological condition that weakens muscles and severely limits bodily functions.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2023
Know also as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control that often begins with spasms and weakness in the hands, feet, arms or legs.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
Hosted by Jane Pauley COVER STORY: Fighting the good fight against ALS
Brian Wallach has beaten the odds after being diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease).
—David Morgan, CBS News, 24 Nov. 2023
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Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 29 Apr. 2024
Randall's family released a statement on Monday confirming that the photographer died following a private three-year bout with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), an incurable neurological condition that weakens muscles and severely limits bodily functions.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2023
Know also as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control that often begins with spasms and weakness in the hands, feet, arms or legs.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
Hosted by Jane Pauley COVER STORY: Fighting the good fight against ALS
Brian Wallach has beaten the odds after being diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease).
—David Morgan, CBS News, 24 Nov. 2023
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Lou Gehrig's disease
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Lou Geh·rig's disease
ˌlü-ˌge(ə)r-igz-, -ˌga(ə)r- 
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