Famous actor suddenly passed away! "Just diagnosed with a rare disease" died half a month later, news confirmed

Sad news came to the American entertainment industry on Christmas Eve. Veteran actor Waymond Lee passed away due to illness, and his family sadly confirmed the news.

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According to the media "People", veteran American actor Waymon has accumulated a large number of film and television works, including many Hollywood blockbusters, including "Iron Man 2", "Bullet Train", "Everything Everywhere All at Once", etc., and has relied on popular comedies He became famous for his role as "Old Way Way" in the TV series "Workaholics" and has appeared in more than 40 episodes so far.

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However, the 72-year-old Waymon was diagnosed with a degenerative brain disease at the end of October this year. In early December, he was diagnosed with "amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)", also known as ALS. Less than half a month after receiving treatment, news of his death came out on the 18th, and his family confirmed the death on the 22nd.

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It is understood that "ALS" is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease. The main clinical manifestations are gradual muscle atrophy and weakness, and finally death due to respiratory failure. Most patients progress rapidly, and about half of patients will die within 3 to 4 years of onset. There is currently no cure.

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