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112 Notable deaths
 by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Fernando Ricksen

Dutch association football player (1976-2019).

Born July 27th, 1976 in Heerlen.

Died September 18th, 2019 at 43 years old in Airdrie (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). [ref]

Jimmy Johnstone

Scottish footballer (1944-2006).

Born September 30th, 1944 in Uddingston.

Died March 13th, 2006 at 61 years old in Uddingston (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

Mo Hayder

British author of crime and thriller fiction (1962-2021).

Born January 2nd, 1962 in Epping. [ref]

Died July 27th, 2021 at 59 years old in Cheltenham, Bath (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). [ref]

Mokhtar Dahari

Malaysian footballer (1953-1991).

Born November 13th, 1953 in Selangor.

Died July 11th, 1991 at 37 years old in Kuala Lumpur (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

Tony Judt

British-american historian (1948–2010).

Born January 2nd, 1948 in London.

Died August 6th, 2010 at 62 years old in New York City (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). [ref]

Leonard Cheshire

Recipient of the victoria cross (1917-1992).

Born September 7th, 1917 in Chester.

Died July 31st, 1992 at 74 years old in Cavendish (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

Eddie Adams

American photojournalist.

Born June 12th, 1933 in New Kensington.

Died September 19th, 2004 at 71 years old in New York City (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). [ref]

George Kooymans

Dutch musician, songwriter.

Born March 11th, 1948 in The Hague.

Died July 23rd, 2025 at 77 years old in Rijkevorsel (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). [ref]

Jacob Koppel Javits

American politician (1904-1986).

Born May 18th, 1904 in New York City.

Died March 7th, 1986 at 81 years old in West Palm Beach (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

Morrie Schwartz

American sociologist (1916-1995).

Born December 20th, 1916 in New York City.

Died November 4th, 1995 at 78 years old in Newton (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

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