SpongeBob Squarepants creator Stephen Hillenburg — nominated for nine Emmys for his contributions to the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon — announced Monday he has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a neurological illness commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease or ALS. "I wanted people to hear directly from me that I have been diagnosed with ALS," Hillenburg's statement reads. "Anyone who knows me knows that I will continue to work on SpongeBob SquarePants and my other passions for as long as I am able. Half of those with ALS live approximately three years after their initial diagnosis, while 20 percent live five years or more; 10 percent live more than 10 years. Approximately 15 new cases are found each day, resulting in around 6,000 diagnosed in the U.S. per year.
SpongeBob creator Stephen Hillenburg diagnosed with MND
SpongeBob creator Stephen Hillenburg diagnosed with MNDSpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg has been diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND). "Anyone who knows me knows that I will continue to work on 'SpongeBob SquarePants' and my other passions for as long as I am able. After learning of Hillenburg's condition, Nickelodeon executives issued a statement which read, "Steve Hillenburg is a brilliant creator who brings joy to millions of fans. Beloved children's cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants, whose title character is an overenthusiastic young sea sponge, debuted in 1999 and has been a fixture on TV screens ever since. "I wanted people to hear directly from me that I have been diagnosed with ALS," Hillenburg's statement reads.collected by :Lucy William
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