The legendary publicist was first diagnosed with the progressive neurodegenerative disease in 2014
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a nervous system disease that weakens the muscles and breaks down the physical functions of the body, leading to paralysis while the mind remains active.Young and the Restless“The one thing that ALS can not and will not take away from me is Love,” Diamont said, reading Ryder’s words. “My love for each and every one of my friends for joining me on this terrible and crazy journey.
In November 2019, Ryder participated in the ALS Association Golden West Chapter’s Los Angeles County Walk to Defeat ALS for her sixth year in a row. Zellweger told PEOPLE at the time she marveled at Ryder’s tenacious spirit, which she said remained vibrant even though she can no longer control her body.,” said Zellweger. “It’s just run its course as it does, but she’s leveled out and hanging in there, and her joy for life remains the same. Any time something new shows up that seems insurmountably difficult, she moves the goalpost. And to stand by her, and all of us here today to show up in support of her, it’s the least we can do.
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