Los Angeles, May 18 -- Hollywood actor Russell Andrews, known for his work in 'Straight Outta Compton' and 'Better Call Saul', has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - a neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

According to People, the 64-year-old actor shared his diagnosis with the fatal disease publicly on 'The Story Is with Elex Michaelson, where he was accompanied by his fiancee, actress Erica Tazel.

"I am a person living with ALS," Andrews shared.

Speaking on his condition, Andrews added, "I was diagnosed in the late fall of last year. And it's been humbling, but there's... Elex, there's also something in the fact that I walked into a family of very caring people I did not know a year ago...