amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
noun
amyo·tro·phic lateral sclerosis
ˌā-ˌmī-ə-ˈtrō-fik- 
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: a rare progressive degenerative fatal disease affecting the motor neurons, usually beginning in middle age, and characterized especially by increasing and spreading muscular weakness and atrophy
—abbreviation ALS
called also Lou Gehrig's disease
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Chris Johnson, the former NFL running back who holds the record for most yards from scrimmage in a single season, has the degenerative neurological disorder amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The Euphoria star, who died at 53 years old, 10 months after revealing his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Deny, who played JVMA CEO and fashion boss Louis de Léon in the Lily Collins-starring drama, died on May 25 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), his family confirmed in a statement to TF1, the French broadcaster.
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Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
Lou Gehrig was added later that year due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ending his career.
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USA Today,
27 May 2026
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Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The Euphoria star, who died at 53 years old, 10 months after revealing his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Deny, who played JVMA CEO and fashion boss Louis de Léon in the Lily Collins-starring drama, died on May 25 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), his family confirmed in a statement to TF1, the French broadcaster.
—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
Lou Gehrig was added later that year due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ending his career.
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USA Today,
27 May 2026
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“Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amyotrophic%20lateral%20sclerosis. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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