Stars Who Battled ALS: Jenny Slatten, Eric Dane and More Who Have Fought Lou Gehrig’s Disease

From Lou Gehrig in 1939 to Eric Dane in 2025, celebrities have publicly dealt with what is now known as ALS for decades.

A. Russell Andrews, ‘Insecure’ and ‘Straight Outta Compton’ actor, reveals ALS diagnosis

Actor A. Russell Andrews reveals his ALS diagnosis over the weekend. His fiancée, actor Erica Tazel, says she still wants to ...
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‘Better Call Saul’ Actor Courageously Reveals ALS Diagnosis & Fiancée’s Inspiring Reaction

Three months after the death of “Grey’s Anatomy” hunk Eric Dane due to ALS, another television actor has announced he’s been diagnosed with the devastating disease. A. Russell Andrews, a 64-year-old ...
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Remembering Joe Sedelmaier, director of iconic 1970s and '80s TV ads

We remember Joe Sedelmaier, the man behind some of the most iconic TV ads of the 1970s and '80s. The commercials were not splashy, but their characters and catchphrases became part of popular culture.

The late actor chronicled his final advocacy efforts to remind those diagnosed with ALS to “keep going.”

In TODAY.com’s exclusive clip, Dane got candid while reflecting on his battle with ALS and sharing how he hoped to stay ...