Dad With ALS Who Went Viral for Sharing His Journey Announces His Own Death: 'Deeply Grateful'

Nakakihara was diagnosed with ALS on Nov. 9, 2023, after experiencing difficulty lifting his left foot. The neurodegenerative ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Amid progress in fight against ALS, there's plenty of work ahead

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Hackaday

Arduino’s New AI-Centric Board Is The VENTUNO Q

There have been many questions about what direction Arduino would take after being bought by Qualcomm. Now it would seem that we’re getting a clearer picture. Perhaps unsurprisingly the answer appears ...
Yahoo

Eric Dane’s Final Fight: How an ALS Diagnosis Turned Into a Powerful Call to Action

In December of 2024, I received a text message from a friend, Eric Swalwell, whom we’ve known for decades and who has served in Congress since 2013. Eric asked if, confidentially, we would meet with ...
The Boston Globe

What is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?

Eric Dane, known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria,” died this week from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at age 53. The fatal nervous system disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ...
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Eric Dane vowed to ‘combat’ ALS in poignant interview 2 months before death

Eric Dane, who died Thursday at 53 after a nearly yearlong battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), candidly revealed his vow to “combat” the disease in one of his final on-camera interviews ...
Page Six

Eric Dane suddenly pulled out of ALS event weeks before his death

Eric Dane abruptly pulled out of an ALS event just weeks before he died at age 53. The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum was supposed to attend the ALS Network’s Champions for Cures and Care Gala to receive the ...
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What Eric Dane Said About His ALS Battle Before Death

Eric Dane was never afraid to speak about his health. Before the Grey's Anatomy alum died on Feb. 19 at age 53, he was candid about the struggles of living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), ...
Us Weekly

When Was Eric Dane Diagnosed With ALS? Timeline of His Health Battle Before Death at Age 53

Eric Dane offered insight into the progression of his ALS diagnosis before his death at age 53. Dane revealed his health battle in April 2025. ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a nervous ...
AOL

Stars Who Battled ALS: Eric Dane, Stephen Hawking 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. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a ...
Kaleido Scope

UAB ALS Clinic celebrates recent growth, innovation, and national recognition

The UAB ALS Clinic, led by Nan Jiang, M.D., Ph.D., has reached several major milestones over the past year, reflecting its expanding leadership in ALS care, research, and innovation. From ...
Los Angeles Times

Understanding Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): Signs, Diagnosis, and the Path Forward

ALS is characterized by the death of motor neurons, leading to progressive muscle weakness and loss of voluntary movement. Sporadic ALS accounts for approximately 90-95% of cases, while familial ALS ...