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Eric Dane to Star in NBC's 'Brilliant Minds' as ALS Patient
Eric Dane plays Matthew, a firefighter with ALS, in Season 2 of NBC's medical drama Brilliant Minds, reflecting his own recent ALS diagnosis, the show airs episodes weekly.
- On Nov. 24, Eric Dane will guest-star on NBC's Brilliant Minds as Matthew, a firefighter diagnosed with ALS in Season 2, Episode 9 set at Bronx General.
- Eric Dane disclosed his diagnosis in April, and producers note the casting echoes his ALS diagnosis, adding emotional weight to his role as Matthew.
- Facing declining mobility, Eric Dane has recently started using a wheelchair and was hospitalized after a fall, causing him to miss the Emmy Awards; he said, `I feel like maybe a couple more months and I won't have my left hand either`.
- True to his stated mission, Eric Dane uses his platform to raise ALS awareness while filming Euphoria's third season, reflecting his advocacy through his role in Brilliant Minds.
- Last month, Dane met U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell to advocate for the 'Push for Progress' plan seeking $1 billion, within the context of the Brilliant Minds series inspired by Oliver Sacks.
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Eric Dane to Guest Star on NBC Series in Role Inspired by His ALS Diagnosis
Eric Dane will guest star in a special role on NBC’s Brilliant Minds inspired by his own journey with ALS. The Euphoria actor will appear on Episode 9 of Season 2, set to air on Nov. 24, playing Matthew, a heroic firefighter who struggles to share his ALS diagnosis with his family, according to a […]
Eric Dane Tackles His ALS Struggle On-Screen
Actor Eric Dane is taking inspiration from his real life into his new role as a firefighter diagnosed with ALS on NBC's Brilliant Minds . The upcoming guest star role echoes Dane's own recent diagnosis with the neurodegenerative disease. The episode, set to air Nov. 24, sees the Euphoria and Grey's...
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Eric Dane to star in NBC's 'Brilliant Minds' as ALS patient
Dane revealed he was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year.
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