Eric Dane, famed for his roles in shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, revealed his ALS diagnosis in April. The star held back tears while opening up about his diagnosis in a recent interview with Good Morning America.
“I wake up every day and I’m immediately reminded that this is happening,” Dane said.
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The 30-second trailer of the interview shows the 52-year-old star breaking down in tears by the end of the clip. Dane had revealed his diagnosis ahead of his return to shoot for the third season of Euphoria. He remains optimistic about his future despite his diagnosis. “I don’t think this is the end of my story. I don’t feel like this is the end of me,” he said, showing determination to continue his work.
“I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter,” he said after announcing his diagnosis in April. “I kindly ask that you give my family and me privacy during this time,” he added. Eric Dane also expresses that he feels fortunate to be able to continue working and returning to the sets of the critically acclaimed HBO Max series.
Eric Dane plays the character of Cal Jacobs, the father of Nate Jacobs in Euphoria. The team officially started shooting for season 3 in Los Angeles in February.
What is ALS?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The disease, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, currently has no cure but treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
