TikTok Star and ALS Activist Brooke Eby Dies at Age 37

Social media personality and health activist Brooke Eby has died at the age of 37, following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Rolling Stone, NJ.com, TMZ, and Parade all reported on her death. [1][2][3][4][5]

Eby's longtime advocacy partner group, the ALS Network, announced her death on October 1. Sheri Strahl, president and chief executive officer of the ALS Network, praised Eby for bringing humor into difficult moments and changing how people view the disease, as reported by Rolling Stone. [1]

Eby was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a terminal motor neuron disease, in 2022. Following her diagnosis, she shared her experiences online and founded the support network ALS Together. [8]

Rolling Stone reported that the ALS Network stated Eby created vital connections for people living with the disease, and her impact as an activist will continue to live on. [1]