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 is more commonly known as ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. Grey’s Anatomy alum Eric Dane announced in April 2025 that he had been diagnosed with the nervous system disease. ...

The Reds are proud to celebrate Major League Baseball’s Lou Gehrig Day on June 2 at Great American Ball Park. Since 2021, Major League Baseball has recognized Lou Gehrig Day across the league on June ...

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, ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In today’s health headlines, we’re recognizing ALS Awareness Month, shedding light on the disease that affects neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Dr. Huned Patwa, a ...

Just two years ago, Hannah Broermann and Logan Chowning were celebrating the start of their life together. The couple had ...

There is no cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—aka Lou Gehrig’s disease. But recent advances offer some hope. Learn ...

It took nearly two years of tests, appointments and unanswered questions before 27-year-old Hannah Broermann learned she had ...

If you were watching the Dodgers play the Yankees on Sunday, June 1, you may have noticed that players’ uniforms bore the number four. Well, expect to continue seeing that number on the uniforms of ...

Russell Andrews, Eric Dane, Stephen Hawking and Roberta Flack were all diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease, which is ...

Our quote of the day is from the baseball legend known as 'the Iron Horse.' ...

A 37-year veteran of the Caribou Police Department died Thursday morning after a yearlong battle with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s ...