Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria star Eric Dane reveals he’s been diagnosed with ALS
GREY’S Anatomy and Euphoria star Eric Dane has revealed he has been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease.
Eric, 52, has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rare condition causing muscle weakness that gets worse over time and for which there is no cure.
The actor, who had a recurring role as Jason Dean in Charmed, and played Mark Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy, opened up about how he will “navigate” the next chapter.
Speaking exclusively to People, Eric said: “I have been diagnosed with ALS.
“I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, ALS “affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord” and “causes loss of muscle control”.
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The disease gets worse over time and eventually leads to death.
Speaking about continuing to work despite his diagnosis, Eric revealed he will be returning to the set of Euphoria next week.
In the hit show, Eric plays the role of Cal Jacobs, father of Jacob Elordi’s character, Nate Jacob