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Due to his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, Dane has lost use of his right arm.
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
The author shared that his decision comes after having to witness the slow death of one of his brothers, who suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
That includes research into the treatment and/or prevention of Alzheimer's, various cancers, heart disease, Lou Gehrig's disease and autism.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 3 Sep. 2025
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ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a rare degenerative disease that causes progressive paralysis of the muscles.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 19 June 2025
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
The author shared that his decision comes after having to witness the slow death of one of his brothers, who suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
That includes research into the treatment and/or prevention of Alzheimer's, various cancers, heart disease, Lou Gehrig's disease and autism.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 3 Sep. 2025
Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a rare degenerative disease that causes progressive paralysis of the muscles.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for Lou Gehrig's disease
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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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