THE Sandra Bullock (Sandra Bullock) appreciates the outpouring of support she’s received following the death of her longtime partner Bryan Randall.

The 57-year-old photographer died on August 5 after a three-year battle with ALS (motor neurone disease), his family said in a statement to People magazine, adding: “Brian chose to keep his journey with ALS private and those of we took care of him and did our best to honor his wish.”

In accordance with People citing a source close to Bullock, said the actress has “seen the incredible outpouring of support for ALS research since Brian’s death.”

“She is so grateful to all those who have contributed and is happy that something so heartbreaking has come out of something so positive for others,” the source added.

In lieu of flowers, his family Randall requested that donations be made to the ALS Association and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Her representative ALS Association told the magazine that “an additional $50,000 was raised by donors in Brian’s honor and over 100,000 new visitors to our website increased.”

“We are grateful to everyone who donated and our hearts go out to Sandra and Brian’s family,” the spokesperson added. “We still need support to make ALS livable for everyone, everywhere, until we can cure it.”