Pete Frates, one of the men who popularized the Ice Bucket Challenge, has died

Pete Frates, 34, was one of the most recognizable faces of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a viral sensation that swept the Internet in 2014 and raised more than $115 million for ALS research."Today Heaven received our angel: Peter Frates," his family announced in a statement released by Boston College. He was 34 years old and died peacefully"after a heroic battle with ALS," the statement said.

The challenge raised $115 million during a two-month period in 2014, according to the ALS Association.Frates gained celebrity"We have never seen anything like this in the history of the disease," said Barbara Newhouse, president and CEO of the ALS Association, in August 2014.Countless celebrities around the world took part in the challenge, and in the process, Frates became somewhat of a celebrity himself.

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May his soul rest in peace.

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Sad news indeed, rest in peace.

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My uncle died almost two years ago from ALS, it is a horrible disease. Rest In Peace to this brave man and thanks to all the awareness he brought to the fight to cure ALS.

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How Sad. Prayers to his family

My condolences to his family and friends. 😥

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What an exceptional human being-he will be missed, greatly...🙏

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So sad, RIP 😥

RIP Peter Frates. Thank you for shedding light on ALS. This disease takes everything you are except your mind. Your body dies but your mind lives. I hope more people give, so we can end ALS once and for all.

Sad news 'Rest in Peace' My condolences to the family.

I am so saddened by this!

What a waste!😥

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The good ones die young, so they say. RIP Pete.

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Ok bye

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Awww so sad... You will forever be remembered...

So sad to hear this. Rest In Peace.

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Condolences to his family and friends.

Rest in Peace

He did great things. May he rest in peace.

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Rest in power, dear One

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