Overview

• Photos circulated on October 1 show the 52-year-old actor in a wheelchair at a Washington, D.C. airport, appearing frail and being pushed by an aide.
• When asked by a photographer what he wanted to tell fans, he replied, "Keep the faith, man," speaking with a noticeably rough voice.
• A TikTok clip posted on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s account captures Dane vowing to fight for his family "to [his] last breath" and urging support for extending expedited access to ALS treatments, with the congressman expressing backing.
• Dane disclosed in June that his right side had lost function and that he had only one working arm, and he later canceled a planned September 14 Emmy appearance, though he was photographed standing at a September 19 meeting with politicians.
• His family remains a key support, with Rebecca Gayheart saying they paused their divorce and are working through a difficult period together with their daughters.