Monday, May 18, 2026 - American actor A. Russell Andrews has been diagnosed with ALS.
The "Insecure" and "Better Call Saul"
star revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on CNN's "The Story Is
with Elex Michaelson," with his fiancée, actress and now caregiver Erica
Tazel, by his side.
Andrews, 64, revealed he was diagnosed in the fall of 2025,
praising the nonprofit ALS Network for creating a sense of community for the
couple following his diagnosis.
"It's been humbling, but Elex, there's also something
in the fact that I walked into a family of very caring people I did not know a
year ago," the actor said on air Saturday, May 16, in a segment in honor
of ALS Awareness Month. "The cliché 'family,' but they have not let us
miss a step in terms of care, the attention, the awareness, and the ability to
get me here today."
The actor recalled possible symptoms showing up during the
COVID-19 pandemic, which were originally attributed to a stroke.
"Those were signs that were missed. And because I
wasn't working for about three years, I lost my insurance," the actor,
also known for roles in "Straight Outta Compton" and "Grey's
Anatomy," added.
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