ALS, a rare but deadly disease, can silence anyone. Here’s what to know.

Anybody may be affected by the comparatively uncommon amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s illness, in accordance with consultants.

Notable athletes, politicians, entertainers and tens of 1000’s of People have all needed to handle the illness. On Sunday, a consultant for R&B singer Roberta Flack introduced that she had been recognized with ALS, which has “made it unattainable to sing.”