'Game of Thrones' actor Michael Patrick died from motor neuron disease at 35. Learn more about how it affects the body.
'Game of Thrones' actor Michael Patrick died from a form of motor neuron disease on Tuesday . He was 35. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorder s and Stroke , motor neuron disease is a group of disorders that destroy motor neurons .
'Though there are several types of MNDs, they all cause muscle weakness that gradually worsens over time and can lead to physical disability. In some people, these diseases are fatal,' the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke said. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's Disease is the most commonly known motor neuron disease, in which the motor neurons die, leading to muscle weakness and eventually paralysis. Related video above: Boston doctor remembers Eric Dane for ALS advocacyPatrick did not say which form of motor neuron disease he had. Over time, it is common for people with motor neuron disease to lose control of their movements. There is currently no cure for most motor neuron diseases, but there are some supportive therapies that can help improve the quality of life.
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