Actor Eric Dane has revealed that he has been diagnosed amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodynative disease.
In a statement to the people, the 52 -year -old actor said, “I have come to know ALS.” He went to share, “I am grateful to my love with my love because we navigate this next chapter.”
Dane, known for his roles in Gray’s Anatomy and as Cal Jacobs on the hit drama series Euphoria, also said that he is committed to his work. “I feel lucky that I am able to continue working and I am eager to return to the set of enthusiasm next week,” they shared.
Filming for season 3 of the hit drama is currently underway. While his schedule is scheduled to begin on April 14, actor-producer Zandya was seen on sets last month, who used to film scenes with Alexa Demi.
Actor, who is married to actress Rebecca Gahart and shared two daughters, Billy Beatris and Georgia Geraldin, also requested for privacy during this period. In his statement, he said, “I please ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time.”
There is no known cure for ALS, and according to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, life expectancy after diagnosis usually is three to five years, although some individuals live for a very long time. The patients slowly lose the ability to speak, eat, walk and exhaust independently.
Dane is now included in a list of public figures, who are struggling with this condition, including Stephen Hawking, Aaron Lazar, John Driscale Hopkins, Eric Stevens, who Bonsal, Roberta Flack, Kenneth Mitchell, others.
The fans have since appreciated their strength on social media to express their support for the actor and also wished him best wishes.
