She died aged 38. After retiring from competitions in 1954 Eriksson spent time collecting stamps, fishing, hunting and working as timberjack. In 1980 he developed Lou Gehrig’s disease and died in July 1982.
She died at the age of 38 after retiring from competitions in 1954. Eriksson spent his time collecting stamps, fishing, hunting, and working as a timberjack after retirement. He was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease in 1980 and passed away in July 1982.