“Grey’s Anatomy” actor Eric Dane revealed he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Dane detailed his medical struggle during an interview with People published April 10.
“I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter,” he told the outlet. The actor expressed his commitment to continue working despite the health challenges he is facing.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MAY 30: Eric Dane attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Columbia Pictures’ “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” at TCL Chinese Theatre on May 30, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Getty Images
ALS, alternatively called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is described as being “a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord” on the ALS Association’s official website. Patients suffering from the health condition first experience twitching, weakness in a limb, issues swallowing and slurred speech, according to the Mayo Clinic. The disease affects nerve cells in the brain and spine that control muscle movement, slowly causing patients to lose their ability to function or even breathe independently.
“I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to set of Euphoria next week,” he told People.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 04: Eric Dane attends HBO’s “Euphoria” premiere at the Arclight Pacific Theatres’ Cinerama Dome on June 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO,) Getty Images
Dane added that he needs some time to process his condition.
“I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time,” he said.
Dane stars as the patriarch of the Jacobs family on “Euphoria,” which is poised to begin production of Season 3 on April 14. (RELATED: ‘The Who’ Singer Roger Daltrey Reveals Startling Health Update)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MAY 30: (L-R) Billie Beatrice Dane, Eric Dane and Georgia Geraldine Dane attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Columbia Pictures’ “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” at TCL Chinese Theatre on May 30, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Getty Images
Other significant figures have faced ALS, including Aaron Lazar, John Driskell Hopkins, Eric Stevens, Joe Bonsall, Kenneth Mitchell and Stephen Hawking, according to People.
Dane is married to Rebecca Gayheart. They have two daughters, Billie Beatrice, 15, and Georgia Geraldine, 13.
There is no known cure for ALS.
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
