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Actor's Heartbreaking ALS Prognosis Revealed
9 Apr
Summary
- Actor Michael Patrick died at age 35 after an ALS battle.
- He chose against a tracheostomy due to long recovery times.
- Patrick received a prognosis of about one year left to live.
Actor Michael Patrick, known for his role in Game of Thrones, passed away at the age of 35 after a struggle with Motor Neurone Disease (ALS).
Two months prior to his death, Patrick shared a poignant update on Instagram regarding his health. He revealed he had been living with ALS for three years and had opted against a tracheostomy. This decision was influenced by a projected recovery period of six to twelve months, complicated by staffing shortages.
Patrick’s neurologist had given him an estimated prognosis of about one year, though a drug trial offered a glimmer of hope for extended time. He stated his preference to avoid spending significant remaining time in a hospital bed.
