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Sandra Bullock speaks out for 1st time on death of partner Bryan Randall

'My person left a lot earlier than the body left. I don't think I ever dealt with that until after he passed,' actor Sandra Bullock said.

Sandra Bullock speaks out for 1st time on death of partner Bryan Randall

Sandra Bullock has opened up about her eight-year relationship with Bryan Randall, revealing that he asked her not to disclose his ALS diagnosis. The 62-year-old actress appeared on the SmartLess podcast, sharing that Randall requested secrecy due to his emotional state. ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a rare neurodegenerative disease with no cure.

Bullock noted that she began grieving Randall four years before his death in 2023. She described the disease as "the process of elimination," mentioning the numerous medical tests and milestones patients face. Bullock's children, co-parented with Randall, were aware of his condition and received support from child therapists. Randall died at 57 after a three-year battle with the disease, and his family requested privacy to grieve.

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