Overview

• The Grey’s Anatomy actor, 52, was seen using a wheelchair and speaking with difficulty during a meeting with a U.S. congressman, according to new reports.
• He told The Washington Post he missed the recent Emmy Awards because he was in the hospital with stitches in his head.
• Dane has detailed rapid progression, saying his dominant right arm stopped working completely and his left hand is deteriorating, with worry about losing leg mobility.
• After publicly disclosing his diagnosis in April, he has focused on urging more funding, research, and public awareness for ALS.
• Coverage also notes personal context, including reports that Rebecca Gayheart withdrew divorce proceedings and his emphasis on time with their two daughters.