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.
After retiring from competitions at age 38 in 1954, Eriksson pursued hobbies like stamp collecting, fishing, hunting, and timberjacking. He was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease in 1980 and passed away in July 1982.