US Edition‘Countdown’: Jensen Ackles & Jessica Camacho Talk Meachum’s Confession
LOS ANGELES, JUL 23 – Detective Mark Meachum continues working despite a terminal glioblastoma diagnosis, reflecting his choice to face his remaining time on a covert task force, Prime Video said.
- On Wednesday, July 23, Detective Mark Meachum revealed his terminal brain tumor during the episode, as Countdown airs Wednesdays on Prime Video.
- Prime Video’s Countdown premiered in June 2025, pairing Jensen Ackles and Eric Dane in a thriller where an LAPD detective joins a covert task force after a DHS officer's death.
- His doctor recommends comfort care, highlighting his headaches, due to the risks of surgery and radiation, with medical advice to live out his remaining days in relief medication.
- In a July 22 interview, Jensen Ackles said `I’m absolutely pushing for it`, and showed support for Eric Dane, highlighting his enthusiasm for a second season.
- Eric Dane said `I have been diagnosed with ALS`, adding `I am grateful to have my loving family by my side` and that he `looks forward to returning to set of Euphoria next week`.
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‘Countdown’: Jensen Ackles & Jessica Camacho Talk Meachum’s Confession
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