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Second City alum Michael Lehrer dead at 44 following ALS battle
Michael Lehrer, a Second City alum who spoke openly about his struggles with ALS, died Tuesday following a lengthy battle with the disease.
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He was 44 years old.
The comic passed away on Tuesday in Portland, Oregon, after opting to end his life with the assistance of a doctor, Lehrer’s life partner caregiver Colette Montague confirmed in a statement, per the Chicago Sun-Times.
“Michael died with dignity on his own terms,” the comic’s bereaved soulmate said.
“Medical aid in dying was the hardest decision he ever made.”
A fixture of Chicago’s comedy scene, Lehrer got his start in comedy after getting selected for the 2014 Just for Laughs Festival. The aspiring humor writer and performer would go on to co-star and co-write three original sketch revues for famed Windy City improv group the Second City, where his co-stars included future comedy greats Aidy Bryant (“Saturday Night Live”)