Sandra Bullock Opens Up About Partner's ALS Diagnosis and Journey to Return to Work Actress Sandra Bullock discusses the difficult years following her partner Bryan Randall's diagnosis with ALS and his subsequent death. As she prepares to return to the big screen with Practical Magic 2, Bullock reflects on the isolation she felt during the pandemic and the importance of her support system during those challenging times. Three years after the tragic passing of Sandra Bullock's longtime partner Bryan Randall from ALS, the beloved Hollywood star has finally begun to open up about his 'traumatic' diagnosis and her journey through grief. Bullock, who had been on an almost total disappearing act for the last two years following Randall's death, recently shared her experiences on the Smartless podcast as she prepares for the release of her new film, Practical Magic 2. The couple met in 2015, and Randall became a father figure to Bullock's two adopted children. His death in August 2023, after a three-year battle with the fast-progressing disease, marked the end of a significant chapter in Bullock's life