Pete Frates' Life In Photos

The death of Massachusetts baseball star Pete Frates is being felt far beyond the walls of the sports world. Frates, 33, died Monday after a seven-year fight against ALS, the incurable brain disease known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Frates was born in Beverly and played baseball at Boston College. He dreamed of making it to the MLB and got as far as playing baseball professionally in Europe.

Frates popularized the ice bucket challenge, a social media campaign involving people donating money to ALS research. People film themselves pouring ice water over their heads and calling out their friends to donate and take the challenge themselves. To date, the campaign has raised at least $200 million globally, according to multiple reports.

"A natural-born leader and the ultimate teammate, Pete was a role model for all, especially young athletes, who looked up to him for his bravery and unwavering positive spirit in the face of adversity," Frates' family said in a statement. "He was a noble fighter who inspired us all to use our talents and strengths in the service of others."

Pete Frates' Life, In Photos

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees meets former Boston College baseball player Pete Frates prior to the last game of the season against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 28, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Boomer Esiason, Pete Frates and Julie Frates attend the Sportsman Of The Year 2014 Ceremony on December 9, 2014 in New York City.

Julie Frates, Pete Frates and family attend the Sportsman Of The Year 2014 Ceremony on December 9, 2014 in New York City.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talks with Pete Frates and his wife Julie Frates at Fenway Park on April 13, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Former Boston College Eagles baseball player and creator of the Ice Bucket Challenge Pete Frates takes part in pregame ceremonies honoring David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on October 1, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Mike and Casey Griffin (far right) give the first annual Corey C. Griffin Humanitarian Award to Pete Frates (3rd from L) as his family looks on at Champions for Children's at Seaport World Trade Center on November 29, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Former Boston College baseball captain Pete Frates, center left, receives a kiss from Boston College head baseball coach Mike Gambino after Frates was presented with the the 2017 NCAA Inspiration Award, Tuesday, December 13, 2016, during ceremonies in Frates home in Beverly, Massachusetts.

The NCAA honored Frates who inspired the ice bucket challenge that raised millions of dollars for Lou Gehrig's disease research. Frates was diagnosed with ALS in 2012.

ALS survivor Pete Frates attends a game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons at Gillette Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Heidi Klum, left, and Tim Gunn, right, take part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge during the Project Runway finale at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York on September 05, 2014.