Sandra Bullock took four-year career break to 'heal' after death of longtime partner Sandra Bullock lost her longtime partner, Bryan Randall to Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in August 2023. 17 April 2026 Sandra Bullock reportedly took a four-year career break to "heal" following the death of her longtime partner Bryan Randall to Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Actress Sandra Bullock The photographer lost his three-year battle with the terminal neurodegenerative disease, which causes progressive muscle weakness, in August 2023 at the age of 57.