Actor Eric Dane has revealed that he’s been recognized with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
In a press release issued to Individuals, Dane mentioned, “I’ve been recognized with ALS. I’m grateful to have my loving household by my aspect as we navigate this subsequent chapter.”
Dane additionally expressed that he feels “lucky” to have the ability to proceed working at the moment. He mentioned he’s “trying ahead to returning to set of Euphoria subsequent week,” earlier than concluding, “I kindly ask that you just give my household and I privateness throughout this time.”
ALS is a uncommon degenerative illness that impacts nerve cells within the mind and backbone, leading to sufferers shedding their capability to maneuver, converse, and breath independently. In line with the Muscular Dystrophy Affiliation, most individuals die inside three to 5 years of a analysis, however some people dwell for 20 years or extra.
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Now 52, Dane has been a mainstay of movie and tv because the ‘90s, with memorable roles in titles like Charmed, Gray’s Anatomy, Marley & Me, and extra. Since 2019, he has appeared in Euphoria as Cal Jacobs, Nate’s closeted father who attached with Jules within the sequence’ pilot.
The third season of Euphoria is ready to start manufacturing on April 14th, and has been highly-anticipated because the second season concluded in 2022. Earlier this yr, Consequence named it one of the anticipated TV exhibits of 2025.