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109 Notable deaths
by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Börje Salming
Swedish ice hockey player (1951–2022).
Born April 17th, 1951 in Kiruna Municipality. [ref]
Died November 24th, 2022 at 71 years old in Nacka (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). [ref]
Mike Porcaro
American bassist (1955–2015).
Born May 29th, 1955 in Hartford.
Died March 15th, 2015 at 59 years old in Los Angeles (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Kim Shattuck
American singer, musician, and songwriter (1963-2019).
Born July 17th, 1963 in Burbank.
Died October 2nd, 2019 at 56 years old in Los Angeles (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Robert Webber
American actor (1924-1989).
Born October 14th, 1924 in Santa Ana.
Died May 19th, 1989 at 64 years old in Malibu (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Joost van der Westhuizen
South african rugby union footballer.
Born February 20th, 1971 in Pretoria.
Died February 6th, 2017 at 45 years old in Johannesburg (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). [ref]
Ezzard Charles
American boxer (1921–1975).
Born July 7th, 1921 in Lawrenceville.
Died May 28th, 1975 at 53 years old in Chicago (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Maxwell Davenport Taylor
United states general (1901-1987).
Born August 26th, 1901 in Keytesville.
Died April 19th, 1987 at 85 years old in Washington, D.C. (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Peggy Rea
American actress (1921–2011).
Born March 31st, 1921 in Los Angeles.
Died February 5th, 2011 at 89 years old in Toluca Lake (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). [ref]
Denny Miller
American actor (1934-2014).
Born April 25th, 1934 in Bloomington.
Died September 9th, 2014 at 80 years old in Las Vegas (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]
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