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Pete Frates(1984-2019)

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Pete Frates
Peter Frates was born in Beverly, Massachusetts. He was a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox and eventually became a captain for the Boston College Eagles by the 2000s. In 2012, he had a diagnosis for Lou Gehrig's disease and advocated a solution to the disease. In 2013, he married Julie Frates and later lost the ability to speak and move properly. In 2014, he created the social media sensation known as the Ice Bucket Challenge that was made to raise awareness for ALS.
BornDecember 28, 1984
DiedDecember 9, 2019(34)
BornDecember 28, 1984
DiedDecember 9, 2019(34)
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Known for

SC Featured (2013)
SC Featured
TV Series
  • Self
Charlie Rose in Charlie Rose (1991)
Charlie Rose
7.5
TV Series
  • Self - Guest(as Peter Frates)

Credits

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Self



  • SC Featured (2013)
    SC Featured
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 2014
  • Charlie Rose in Charlie Rose (1991)
    Charlie Rose
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Self - Guest (as Peter Frates)
    • 2012

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Peter Frates
  • Born
    • December 28, 1984
    • Beverly, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • December 9, 2019
    • Beverly, Massachusetts, USA(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Spouse
    • Julie FratesJune 1, 2013 - December 9, 2019 (his death, 1 child)
  • Relatives
    • Christian Frates(Cousin)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Pete Frates' jersey number is 3. The Boston Red Sox once wore suits with his jersey number in honor of Pete's legacy.
  • Trademarks
      The inventor of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

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