Ross 'The Boss' Friedman, founding guitarist with Manowar and The Dictators, has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. The news was announced in a statement from his publicist.
"The diagnosis followed several months of seemingly unrelated symptoms that included weakness in his hands and legs," the statement confirmed. "A series of very minor strokes was initially thought to have been the cause, but changes in diet, exercise and added physical therapy did nothing to slow the progression or increase his strength."
