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AEW's Tanea Brooks Announces Terminal ALS, Thanks Khan

5/3/2026

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Tanea Brooks announced on May 1 that she has terminal amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
She previously revealed in November 2025 a diagnosis of primary pulmonary lymphoma, a rare lung-confined non-Hodgkin cancer.
Brooks thanked AEW president and CEO Tony Khan for the company's support during her two-year treatment.
Matt Hardy, Alexa Bliss and Shane “Hurricane” Helms posted prayers on X on the first day of ALS Awareness Month.

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Tanea Brooks announced on May 1 that she has terminal amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
She previously revealed in November 2025 a diagnosis of primary pulmonary lymphoma, a rare lung-confined non-Hodgkin cancer.
Brooks thanked AEW president and CEO Tony Khan for the company's support during her two-year treatment.
Matt Hardy, Alexa Bliss and Shane “Hurricane” Helms posted prayers on X on the first day of ALS Awareness Month.