May 18, 2026 Edit

Actor Russell Andrews has stepped into the spotlight with a deeply personal revelation. He announced he’s been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS. And while there’s no cure for the disease, he said he’s ready to fight.

The 64-year-old actor is best known for his roles in “Better Call Saul,” “Insecure” and “Straight Outta Compton.” On Saturday, he appeared on CNN’s “The Story Is with Elex Michaelson” alongside his fiancée, actress Erica Tazel, to share the diagnosis.

“I am a person living with ALS,” Andrews said during the interview, describing the diagnosis as “humbling.”

Andrews said he was diagnosed in late 2025 after years of subtle yet troubling symptoms, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic. He initially thought the muscle twitches, numbness and weakness he experienced were simple signs of a stroke, but he would soon learn the truth.

“I was not able to do things that I normally do,” he said. “I was dropping cups and glasses at night. It felt like things were running up and down my arm at different times, and it was the nerves.”

ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Patients gradually experience changes in movement, speech and muscle control over time, according to the ALS Association. Physicist Stephen Hawking and actor Eric Dane– who died from ALS complications in February– are among the most famous people who have been diagnosed with the disease. There is no cure.

Source: ‘Better Call Saul’ Actor Russell Andrews Reveals Terminal Health Diagnosis