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Patrick Quinn Dies: Co-Founder Of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Was 37

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Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterPatrick Quinn, who is best known for co-founding the Ice Bucket Challenge, had died after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

The aforementioned Ice Bucket Challenge was viral campaign that brought awareness to ALS, which is commonly known as  Lou Gehrig’s disease.

He was 37.The Quinn for the Win Facebook page posted the news of Quinn’s death: “It is with great sadness that we must share the passing of Patrick early this morning.

He was a blessing to us all in so many ways. We will always remember him for his inspiration and courage in his tireless fight against ALS.” Quinn, a New York native, was diagnosed with ALS on March 8, 2013.

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