Eric Dane makes a teary-eyed appearance after getting diagnosed with ALS, and opens up about it not being the end of his story - Read more

Eric Dane, the ‘Euphoria’ actor, has given his first appearance post the heartwrenching reveal of him being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Previously, he opened up about his health in April 2025, where he was uncertain about how his career would play out.

Eric Dane's appearance

In an interview with Good Morning America, the 52-year-old actor appeared in the teaser clip, speaking about the updates and how it got real for him with Diane Sawyer for a segment. “I wake up every day and I’m immediately reminded that this is happening,” Dane said to Sawyer, before adding, “It’s not a dream.” Eric and Diane have a conversation while holding their hands, while the ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ actor is breaking down by the end of the clip.

“I don’t think this is the end of my story. I don’t feel like this is the end of me,” he said.

What happened to Eric Dane?

According to People, Eric Dane disclosed about ALS in April 2025. “I have been diagnosed with ALS,” he shared, before adding, “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.” He further asked for privacy during a vulnerable time.ALS is a rare degenerative disease that causes progressive paralysis of the muscles.

The disease damages nerve cells in the brain and the spine that control movement. Over time, the patients slowly lose their ability to speak, eat, walk, and breathe independently, as per the Mayo Clinic.

Eric Dane is not stopping...

Talking about what would be the next chapter for him, Eric shared that limitations would not define him or restrict him from playing any roles in the future. “I am ready and willing to do just about anything, but I have limitations that I understand will preclude me from playing certain roles. As far as that (roles in Euphoria and Countdown) goes, I'm pretty capable,” according to Variety.