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Eric Dane Seen in Wheelchair in Washington as He Steps Up ALS Push

His latest public appearance coincides with a push on Capitol Hill for expanded clinical-trial access.

Overview

  • New photos from a Washington, D.C. airport show Dane using a wheelchair, with eyewitness reports noting speech difficulty as he told a photographer to "keep the faith."
  • In a video posted by Rep. Eric Swalwell, Dane vowed to "fight until the last breath," saying his drive comes from wanting to see his daughters reach life milestones.
  • Dane met with Swalwell alongside I AM ALS and medical experts to advocate for the Act for ALS, which aims to broaden access to clinical trials.
  • Friends and media reports say his condition has worsened, citing increasing muscle weakness months after he disclosed his right arm had stopped working in June.
  • Since announcing his diagnosis in April, he has continued taking work and has partnered with I AM ALS on fundraising and awareness efforts.