‘Better Call Saul’ actor shares ALS diagnosis, partners with charity
Russell Andrews said the disease has made working difficult as he joined other celebrities in publicly discussing ALS.
- On Saturday, May 16, actor Russell Andrews announced on CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" that he has been diagnosed with ALS, revealing he received the diagnosis in the fall of 2025.
- Andrews initially attributed "twitches" and fine motor problems to pinched nerves during the COVID-19 pandemic; he sought medical attention at Cedars-Sinai hospital after regaining insurance following the 2023 Hollywood strikes.
- Fiancée Erica Tazel observed subtle changes like "the way he walked" before the diagnosis, telling Andrews, "At least now we know what it is, and I still want to be your wife."
- Finding support through the ALS Network nonprofit, Andrews and Tazel are raising awareness during ALS Awareness Month this May, with the actor describing the community as a "family" providing essential care.
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive, incurable neurological condition affecting motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. The diagnosis follows recent public attention to ALS, including the death of "Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane in February 2026 at age 53.
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