Michael Patrick: Irish Actor's Inspiring Life & Fight Against ALS

0:00Irish actor and writer Michael Patrick, as passed away at 35 years old after a tough fight with motor neuron disease. Best known stateside for a guest spot on Game of Thrones season 6, he made ways back home playing Richard III from a wheelchair in Shakespeare's play. His wife Naomi Shehan shared the news on social media, saying he spent his final days in hospice care. While the exact type of motor neuron disease isn't clear, ALS is the most common form that hits those motor nerves controlling muscles. She described him as an inspiration to everyone he met, full of joy, laughter, and a massive spirit, a true force. Folks who knew him say he lived life to the fullest, no matter the challenges. In Ireland he earned big acclaim for that bold Richard III take, blending his own experiences with the role. Motor neuron disease basically messes with the nerves that tell your muscles to move, leading to progressive weakness. Tributes are pouring in, reminding us to eat, drink, and love hard while we can, words echoing his favorite outlook on life.

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