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Brooke Eby Dies at 37 After Years-Long Battle With ALS

Her family and the ALS Network say her frank, humorous social-media posts changed how people see the disease and that her videos should remain a resource for others.

Overview

  • The ALS Network announced on October 1, 2026 that Brooke Eby had died at age 37 from complications of progressive amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
  • Eby was diagnosed with ALS in March 2022 after years of early symptoms and began documenting her life under the handle "Limpbroozkit," building a large following across Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
  • As her disease advanced she relied on a wheelchair, ventilatory support and a feeding tube and in 2026 reported worsening speech and swallowing that limited her ability to communicate.
  • Eby founded the community ALStogether, which was integrated into the ALS Network in 2026, and used her platform to offer practical advice, peer support and to challenge misconceptions about who can get ALS.
  • ALS Network president Sheri Strahl praised Eby for changing public understanding and strengthening ties within the ALS community, and Eby asked that her videos serve as a visual diary and guide for newly diagnosed people.