Actor Russell Andrews, known for his performances in Better Call Saul, Insecure and Straight Outta Compton, has publicly revealed that he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in late 2025. Russell Andrews diagnosed with ALS, shares struggles and support from fiancée during emotional interview. (Screengrab from CNN YouTube) Andrews announced on CNN’s The Story Is with Elex Michaelson, where he described the diagnosis as both “humbling” and transformative. Andrews, 64, shared the diagnosis during an emotional interview alongside his fiancée, actor Erica Tazel, who said she remains committed to him despite the life-altering condition. “I am a person living with ALS,” Andrews said to Michaelson as he sat next to Tazel, who CNN stated has been providing care since the diagnosis. Andrews, who also appeared in Grey’s Anatomy, revealed his ALS diagnosis months after fellow cast member Eric Dane died from the disease. Read more: Michael Johnston on how Obsession turns romance into horror | Exclusive Russell Andrews details painful journey to diagnosis The actor said the earliest …