Trending Now - Better Call Saul' Star Russell Andrews, 64, Shares ALS Battle

WHO:

NY Post - Russell Andrews, 64, actor known for "Better Call Saul" and "Grey's Anatomy"

Coming Soon - Russell Andrews, actor, and his fiancée, Erica Tazel

WHAT:

US Magazine - Russell Andrews stated, “I was diagnosed in the late fall of last year. It’s been humbling,” during his appearance on CNN.

NY Post - Russell Andrews revealed his ALS diagnosis during an appearance on CNN’s "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson"

Coming Soon - Andrews stated that his ALS condition could possibly be linked to CTE from his college football career

WHERE:

NY Post - The announcement was made on CNN

WHY:

Coming Soon - Andrews suggested a possible link between his ALS diagnosis and CTE from his college football career

HOW:

US Magazine - Andrews announced that his fiancée, Erica Tazel, will be his caretaker as he navigates his ALS diagnosis.

NY Post - Andrews shared his diagnosis publicly alongside his fiancée during a televised interview

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 16:06 UTC)

Russell Andrews shared his ALS diagnosis during an appearance on CNN, stating, “I was diagnosed in the late fall of last year. It’s been humbling.” He also announced that his fiancée, Erica Tazel, will be his caretaker as he navigates this challenging journey.

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(UPDATED May 18, 2026 14:19 UTC)

Actor Russell Andrews, known for his roles in "Better Call Saul" and "Grey's Anatomy," has revealed that he has been diagnosed with ALS during an appearance on CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson." In the interview, Andrews suggested that his condition might be linked to CTE from his college football career, sharing this personal news alongside his fiancée, Erica Tazel. This significant announcement sheds light on the potential connections between sports-related injuries and neurological conditions.