Brooke Eby, who brought humor and awareness to A. L. S. through social media, died at 37 in Maryland from complications of the disease.
Diagnosed at 33, she used her TikTok and Instagram account @Limp Broozkit to share daily life with A. L. S., blending wit and honesty to amass nearly half a million followers.
Her viral 'GRWM' videos and candid posts humanized the illness, challenging stereotypes and encouraging empathy. Eby donated half her online earnings to A. L.
S. research and founded ALStogether, a Slack-based community connecting patients, caregivers, and researchers. She threw a ceremonial first pitch at a Washington Nationals game in 2024 for Lou Gehrig Day. Her sister, Sarah Eby, confirmed the cause of death.
Eby’s youth and relatability made her a powerful voice, transforming how many perceived ALS—not as a statistic, but as a lived experience. She believed humor made the disease more approachable, saying, 'It’s more like a shock to the system, and then they start caring more.' Her legacy lives on through her advocacy, community building, and the countless lives she touched with courage and charm.
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