[JeanPierreSarti (OP)]

I read on Wikipedia Steven Hawking was diagnosed with ALS in the 60's I believe. How has he lived to so long? I was under the impression that, sadly, most people diagnosed with ALS die within 5 years. I was just curious. Thank you for any information.

[rosy]

I believe it is true that Hawking has hugely outlived the normal life expectancy. I have no idea how... I suspect if the doctors knew they'd be applying it to other patients...