Eric Dane, widely recognized for his roles in Euphoria and Grey's Anatomy, has shared his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a common form of motor neurone disease. In an interview with People, the 52-year-old actor expressed his gratitude for his supportive family as he navigates this new chapter in his life.
"I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to set of Euphoria next week," Dane stated, while he requested privacy for his loved ones during this challenging period.
Dane portrays Cal Jacobs, the patriarch of the Jacobs family, in the critically acclaimed HBO teen drama Euphoria, which is slated to start production on its third season soon. He has garnered fame for his previous role as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy, which he played from 2006, and has appeared in various other television series such as Charmed and The Last Ship, along with movies like Marley & Me and Valentine's Day.
Understanding ALS is crucial as it affects nearly 90% of motor neurone disease patients. The NHS explains that ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, leads to the degeneration of nerve cells that control muscle movements, progressively resulting in paralysis. Symptoms typically begin with twitching or weakness in limbs and can evolve to slurred speech and loss of independent muscle function.
As of now, there is no cure for ALS. The Muscular Dystrophy Association reports that the majority of individuals diagnosed with the disease live for three to five years, though some may survive for decades with varying levels of function.
"I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to set of Euphoria next week," Dane stated, while he requested privacy for his loved ones during this challenging period.
Dane portrays Cal Jacobs, the patriarch of the Jacobs family, in the critically acclaimed HBO teen drama Euphoria, which is slated to start production on its third season soon. He has garnered fame for his previous role as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy, which he played from 2006, and has appeared in various other television series such as Charmed and The Last Ship, along with movies like Marley & Me and Valentine's Day.
Understanding ALS is crucial as it affects nearly 90% of motor neurone disease patients. The NHS explains that ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, leads to the degeneration of nerve cells that control muscle movements, progressively resulting in paralysis. Symptoms typically begin with twitching or weakness in limbs and can evolve to slurred speech and loss of independent muscle function.
As of now, there is no cure for ALS. The Muscular Dystrophy Association reports that the majority of individuals diagnosed with the disease live for three to five years, though some may survive for decades with varying levels of function.
