Sandra Bullock's Partner Bryan Randall Succumbs after Courageous ALS Battle

Bryan Randall, Sandra Bullock's longtime partner, passed away on August 5th at the age of 57

He had been battling ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) for the past three years

Bryan Randall's family issued a statement revealing his passing and his private struggle with ALS

The family expressed gratitude to the medical professionals and nurses who supported them during his illness

Sandra Bullock and Bryan Randall met in January 2015 when he photographed her son's birthday

They made their relationship more public later that year and attended events together, including Jennifer Aniston's wedding

Sandra Bullock, who has two children of her own and a stepdaughter from Bryan's previous relationship, addressed the topic of marriage, stating that she values partnership and devotion more than a legal document

In lieu of flowers, donations were requested to be made to the ALS Association and Massachusetts General Hospital in Bryan Randall's name