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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.
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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
In June 2019, Chris, 42, was diagnosed with the progressive neurodegenerative disease ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — better known as Lou Gehrig's disease — shortly after being named to his current role with the Flames, according to TSN.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
Federal health advisers voted overwhelmingly against an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease at a Wednesday meeting prompted by years of patient efforts seeking access to the unproven therapy.
—CBS News, 27 Sep. 2023
It is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, for the legendary New York Yankees player who was stricken with it in the late 1930s.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2023
In December of 2021, Lamm's wife, Polly, the mother of their two sons, died from ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease.
—David Begnaud, CBS News, 6 June 2023
Because of his notoriety, ALS is often called Lou Gehrig's disease.
—Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 2 June 2023
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
In June 2019, Chris, 42, was diagnosed with the progressive neurodegenerative disease ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — better known as Lou Gehrig's disease — shortly after being named to his current role with the Flames, according to TSN.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
Federal health advisers voted overwhelmingly against an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease at a Wednesday meeting prompted by years of patient efforts seeking access to the unproven therapy.
—CBS News, 27 Sep. 2023
It is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, for the legendary New York Yankees player who was stricken with it in the late 1930s.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2023
In December of 2021, Lamm's wife, Polly, the mother of their two sons, died from ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease.
—David Begnaud, CBS News, 6 June 2023
Because of his notoriety, ALS is often called Lou Gehrig's disease.
—Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 2 June 2023
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Lou Gehrig's disease
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Lou Geh·rig's disease
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