“Grey’s Anatomy” actor Eric Dane revealed that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Dane detailed his medical struggles Interview With people released on April 10th.
“I am grateful that my beloved family is by my side as I navigate this next chapter,” he told the outlet. The actor has expressed his commitment to continuing his work despite the health challenges he faces.
Hollywood, California – May 30: Eric Dane will attend the Los Angeles premiere of Columbia Pictures’ Bad Boys: Ride or Die at the TCL Chinese Theatre, which will be held in Hollywood, California on May 30, 2024. (Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Filmmagic) Getty Images
Instead, ALS, known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is described by the ALS Association as “a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting neurons in the brain and spinal cord.” Official Website. Patients suffering from health conditions may develop initial experience convulsions, weakness of the limbs, swallowing, slurgic utterances; According to Mayo Clinic. The disease affects the brain and spinal nerve cells that control muscle movement, causing the patient to lose the ability to function slowly or even breathe independently.
“I feel fortunate to be able to continue working and look forward to returning to the set of happiness next week,” he told people.
LOS ANGELES, CA – June 4: Eric Dane will attend HBO’s “Euphoria” premiere at the Arclight Pacific Theaters ‘Cinerama Dome on June 4, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO,) Getty Images
Dane added that she needs time to handle her condition.
“During this time, you should give my family and me privacy,” he said.
Dane stars as the Jacobs family’s patriarch in “Euphoria,” possibly posed to begin production for season 3 on April 14th. (Related: ‘The Who’ singer Roger Daltrey reveals an astonishing health update)
Hollywood, California – May 30: (LR) Billy Beatrice Dane, Eric Dane and Georgia Geraldine Dane will be taking part in the Los Angeles premiere of Columbia Pictures’ Bad Boys: Ride or Die at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 30, 2024. (Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Filmmagic) Getty Images
People say a fair number of other numbers face ALS, including Aaron Lazare, John Driskel Hopkins, Eric Stephens, Joe Bonsal, Kenneth Mitchell and Stephen Hawking.
Dane is married to Rebecca Gayhart. They have two daughters, Billy Beatrice, 15, and Georgia Geraldine, 13.
There are no known treatments for ALS.
