Posted in Web Pete Frates has died; Ice Bucket Challenge founder dies at … December 11, 2019 Pete Frates was diagnosed with ALS in 2012 at the age of 27. He and his family made significant efforts to raise awareness and money to try and find a cure for the progressive disease. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pete-frates-died-ice-bucket-challenge-founder-dead-age-34-battling-als-2019-12-09/