Overview

• Photographs published this week show the 52-year-old actor being pushed in a wheelchair through a Washington, D.C. airport, with outlets noting weakened appearance and strained speech.
• Asked by a photographer what he would tell concerned fans, Dane replied, “Keep the faith, man,” according to reports citing the Daily Mail.
• In June, Dane said his right side no longer functioned and he feared losing use of his left hand, highlighting how quickly his condition has advanced.
• He canceled a planned Emmy Awards appearance on September 14, though he was photographed standing at meetings with politicians later that month.
• Family members, including Rebecca Gayheart, have emphasized their support, and coverage notes he continues to back ALS research and awareness efforts.