Actor Eric Dane, finest identified for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and extra just lately on “Euphoria,” reportedly has ALS, often known as Lou Gehrig’s illness.
The actor shared his analysis with Individuals on Thursday, saying that he feels “fortunate” to have the ability to proceed to work, and that he’ll return to the set of “Euphoria” subsequent week.
“I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter,” he instructed Individuals earlier than requesting privateness for himself and his household.
The progressive neurodegenerative illness destroys nerve cells within the mind and spinal twine which are wanted to stroll, discuss, swallow and — finally — breathe, in keeping with the ALS Assn. There isn’t any remedy, and most of the people die inside three to 5 years of their first signs, though some dwell for for much longer.
Dane, 52, is married to actor Rebecca Gayheart, with whom he has two daughters.
The actor has been vocal about his battle with despair and his highway to sobriety after drug and alcohol dependancy.
On the favored Max sequence “Euphoria,” Dane performs Cal Jacobs, father of Jacob Elordi’s Nate Jacobs. Dane has been acclaimed for his position on the present.
The long-anticipated third season of “Euphoria” is in manufacturing.
