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Eric Dane Says ALS-Related Fall Sent Him to the Hospital on Emmys Night

He returned to Washington soon after to press lawmakers for ALS funding and expanded trial access.

Overview

  • He confirmed he missed the planned Grey’s Anatomy tribute after losing his balance in his kitchen and getting head stitches.
  • He said he was upset to forgo presenting with Jesse Williams but explained there was nothing he could do once hospitalized.
  • Recent photos from Washington, D.C., showed him in a wheelchair, with reports noting difficulty speaking when approached.
  • He met with Rep. Eric Swalwell and partnered with I AM ALS to back ACT for ALS reauthorization and a $1 billion Push for Progress campaign.
  • He and his wife, Rebecca Gayheart, described the toll on their family, with their daughters in therapy, as he vows to fight for their future.