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Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Creator Dies At 37

Patrick Quinn, who helped turn the Ice Bucket Challenge into a global phenomenon in 2014, died after a seven-year fight with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team takes part in the the Ice Bucket Challenge, in 2014. At its height, the viral challenge attracted celebrities, famous athletes, and former presidents to take part.

Patrick Quinn, the co-creator of the viral Ice Bucket challenge, has died at the age of 37 after a seven-year fight with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,

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