I knew someone who died of ALS. He died young (late 20s). The disease
usually hits between age 40 and 70 with an average age of 55. The victim
usually dies 3-5 year after first the symptoms appear. In Roy's case the
symptoms appeared less then 5 year before his death. Due to the later than
usual onset of the disease it is possible that his diet might have delayed
the onset of his disease.

I'm inclined to think that if he had also restricted himself to paleo foods
he might have lived even longer.

-Tad

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paleolithic Eating Support List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Thomas Bridgeland
> Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 9:18 PM
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> Subject: gurus
>
> Some more health gurus and their fates, from my brother:
>
> Roy Walford recently died.  He championed caloric restriction to
> extend human lifespan.  79, of ALS.
>
> Linus Pauling (Mr. Vitamin C is good for everything), on the other
> hand, died at a quite old age. (over 90)