Mike Lynch stepped down as a Trail Blazers radio host after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease

Mike Lynch, a beloved radio host for the Trail Blazers, has been diagnosed with ALS. Lynch retires amid tragic ALS battle: ‘Devastated’ He announced on Friday that he was diagnosed with the disease on Friday. Lynch: "I am devastated"

Trail Blazers radio host Mike Lynch steps down amid ALS diagnosis: 'I am devastated and overwhelmed' Lynch took to social media to share the somber news of his ALS diagnosis and his departure from radio. Lynch: I am devastated, overwhelmed and 'overwhelmed' Lynch says he is 'devastated' by the news.