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Eric Dane Reports Right-Arm Paralysis From ALS While Filming Euphoria and Countdown

He told Diane Sawyer that he expects to lose left-arm function within months with ongoing support from his wife and daughters.

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Overview

  • Dane revealed on Good Morning America that his right arm has completely stopped working and he anticipates losing function in his left arm within months.
  • His ALS symptoms began over a year ago as hand weakness he mistook for fatigue and were officially diagnosed in April after nine months of tests.
  • The actor recounted a heart-wrenching snorkeling incident in which his 13-year-old daughter rescued him when he suddenly lacked the strength to swim.
  • He said he feels anger over his father’s suicide and the prospect of being taken from his young daughters but remains determined to keep fighting.
  • Despite his condition’s progression, Dane has resumed filming season 3 of Euphoria and the upcoming Amazon Prime Video thriller Countdown.