Eric Dane opens up about his ALS diagnosis, how he’s staying strong, and why he refuses to stop acting. Here’s what he shared.
💔 Eric Dane Shares His Battle With ALS, But Says He’s Not Going Anywhere
Eric Dane is showing incredible strength and transparency as he opens up about living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rare and progressive neurodegenerative disease.
The 52-year-old actor—best known for his roles in “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria“—recently spoke with E! News and Good Morning America about his diagnosis and how he’s choosing to move forward with purpose and positivity.
Despite the emotional and physical toll of the disease, Dane made it clear that he has no plans to walk away from his passion.
“I’m going to ride this ‘til the wheels fall off,” he told E! News’ Francesca Amiker.
“It keeps me sharp. It keeps me moving forward, which is super important right now.”
🎬 Still Showing Up: Dane Returns To Work On ‘Euphoria’
In true warrior spirit, Eric Dane went back to work filming “Euphoria” Season 3 just days after announcing his ALS diagnosis.
I feel great when I’m at work. Of course, there have been some sort of setbacks, but I feel pretty good.
My spirit is always pretty buoyant, so at the end of the day, that’s all that matters.
This return to the set isn’t just a job—it’s a testament to his dedication, perseverance, and refusal to let ALS define his story.
🧠 Inside Eric Dane’s ALS Diagnosis: A Sobering Journey
Dane first revealed his diagnosis publicly in April, sharing that his ALS symptoms began about a year and a half ago.
In a deeply personal sit-down with Diane Sawyer, the Countdown star revealed he has already lost complete use of his right arm and is beginning to see changes in his left side as well.
“It’s going,” he admitted.
“Maybe a couple, few more months, and I won’t have my left hand either. It’s sobering.”
While he can still walk, Dane shared he’s worried about what’s to come for his legs.
Watch the clip below.
made me so sad to see Eric Dane experience this. ALS is such a terrible and unforgiving disease. I'm sure it's impossible to even try and be hopeful in that situation, but I wish him some kind of peace through all this. https://t.co/sFJ00qwCZT pic.twitter.com/CcOeFebUzS
— Sassington, M.C. (@MissSassbox) June 16, 2025
Despite those fears, he remains grounded in hope:
I don’t think this is the end of my story.
I don’t feel like this is the end of me.
🧬 What Is ALS? Understanding The Disease Eric Dane Is Battling
ALS—also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease—is a progressive condition that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
It leads to the gradual loss of muscle control, often starting with twitching, limb weakness, or slurred speech.
Over time, patients lose the ability to eat, speak, move, and breathe independently.
There is currently no cure for ALS.
According to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, life expectancy after diagnosis is typically 3–5 years, though some people, like Stephen Hawking, have lived for decades.
💬 Eric Dane’s Strength Is A Story Still Being Written
Eric Dane’s openness about his ALS journey is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
By choosing to continue working and staying vocal about his experience, he’s bringing much-needed awareness to a devastating disease—and showing the world that strength doesn’t mean being unaffected.
It means showing up anyway.
We’re keeping Eric and his loved ones in our thoughts as he continues to live his story with courage, grace, and resilience.
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