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Eric Dane Confirms ALS Diagnosis, Plans to Continue Acting

The 'Euphoria' and 'Grey's Anatomy' star expresses gratitude for family support and confirms his return to filming next week despite the challenges of the disease.

Eric Dane at the "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" premiere on May 30, 2024 in Hollywood.
Eric Dane, who appears on HBO’s “Euphoria” and previously starred on “Grey’s Anatomy,” says he is healthy enough to work after a diagnosis of Lou Gehrig’s disease. 
Eric Dane attends the HBO Max FYC event for "Euphoria" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on April 20, 2022.
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Overview

  • Eric Dane, 52, has been diagnosed with ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease with no known cure, as confirmed in a statement to People magazine.
  • The actor emphasized his intention to continue working and is set to return to the set of HBO's 'Euphoria' on April 14 to film Season 3.
  • Dane expressed gratitude for the support of his wife, Rebecca Gayheart, and their two teenage daughters, following their recent reconciliation after calling off their divorce.
  • ALS progressively leads to muscle paralysis, impacting abilities like speech, movement, and breathing, with most patients having a shortened life expectancy.
  • Known for his prominent roles on 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria,' Dane's career resilience and commitment to his craft remain central to his response to the diagnosis.