Eric Dane Opens up About ALS Diagnosis in First TV Interview
- Eric Dane, the Grey's Anatomy alum, publicly revealed his ALS diagnosis in April 2025 and shared his experience in interviews and upcoming media appearances.
- Dane disclosed progressive symptoms including hearing loss and severe fatigue, which led to his diagnosis of ALS, a degenerative nervous system disease without a known cure.
- He emphasized his ongoing work on Euphoria, thanked his family for support, and requested privacy while navigating the challenges of ALS and returning to filming soon.
- Dane said, "I don't think this is the end of my story," expressing optimism despite waking daily reminded of his condition and discussing it in detail with Diane Sawyer.
- His openness raises awareness of ALS's progression and the reality of living with the disease, suggesting continued work and family remain central to his resilience.
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»It's not a dream«: actor Eric Dane becomes emotional in the interview about his illness. He thanks his wife, who stands by his side despite his separation. And he gives himself militantly.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Eric Dane Tears Up in First Interview Since Announcing ALS Diagnosis
“I don’t feel like this is the end of me.”Getty Eric DaneThe GistEric Dane—who plays Cal Jacobs on Euphoria—announced in April that he has been diagnosed with ALS.On June 12, a teaser clip from a forthcoming Good Morning America interview with Diane Sawyer dropped, where Dane emotionally speaks about his diagnosis in his first sit-down interview since revealing the news.“I don’t think this is the end of my story,” the Grey’s Anatomy star said in…
Eric Dane admits that he wakes up every day with the realization that it's not all just a bad dream.

Eric Dane opens up about ALS diagnosis in first TV interview
"Good Morning America" shared an emotional preview ahead of the interview with the "Grey's Anatomy" actor, set to air Monday.
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