Sandra Bullock's longtime partner, Bryan Randall, has passed away at the age of 57 after battling ALS. His family shared the sad news through a statement to PEOPLE News on August 7th.
"We are deeply saddened to announce that Bryan Randall peacefully passed away on August 5th after bravely fighting ALS for three years," his family said in the statement.
The family revealed that Bryan had chosen to keep his struggle with ALS private, and those who cared for him respected his wish. They expressed their gratitude to the dedicated team of doctors and nurses who supported Bryan throughout his journey, often making personal sacrifices to help him.
During this difficult time, the family requested privacy as they mourn and come to terms with the loss of Bryan.
ALS is a disease that affects the nervous system, particularly the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, as described by the Mayo Clinic. Sadly, there is currently no cure for this condition, which worsens over time.
Sandra Bullock, aged 59, and Bryan Randall's paths crossed in January 2015 when he photographed her son Louis' birthday celebration. They began dating and were seen together by the media for months before making their first public appearance on the red carpet in October of the same year.
Over the years, there were often rumors of their engagement or marriage, but these were consistently denied by Bullock's representatives. In November 2021, Sandra Bullock discussed her decision not to remarry after her previous high-profile split. She emphasized that a strong commitment and being a devoted partner and parent were more important to her than a legal paper.
