‘Better Call Saul’ actor Russell Andrews, 64, reveals devastating ALS diagnosis
Actor Russell Andrews, known for his role in 'Better Call Saul', has announced his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He revealed the news during an interview with his fiancée, Erica Tazel, stating that he began experiencing symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges of the disease, Andrews expressed gratitude for the support he has received from the ALS community and his fiancée's commitment to their relationship.
- ▪Russell Andrews was diagnosed with ALS in the late fall of the previous year.
- ▪He initially thought he was suffering from a stroke when he began noticing symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ▪Andrews' fiancée, Erica Tazel, has become his caretaker and remains committed to marrying him despite his diagnosis.
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Celebrity News ‘Better Call Saul’ actor Russell Andrews, 64, reveals devastating ALS diagnosis By Tamantha Ryan Published May 18, 2026, 7:55 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Actor Russell Andrews announced he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). “I am a person living with ALS,” the “Better Call Saul” actor revealed alongside his fiancée, Erica Tazel, on CNN’s “The Story Is with Elex Michaelson” on Saturday. “I was diagnosed in the late fall of last year,” he added of the nervous system disease, which affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, per Mayo Clinic. Andrews, 64, said he and Tazel found a great community within the nonprofit ALS Network.
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