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A terminal diagnosis can really mess with your head. Honestly, it makes you want to run away to the moon. Many ALS patients want to fade away quietly. This was not for me.

Steve Gleason

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Steve Gleason
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: March 19
American Football Player
Football Player
Spokane
Washington
Stephen Gleason
Stephen Michael Gleason
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