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Eric Dane has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The 52-year-old actor shared his diagnosis with People yesterday, saying: “I have been diagnosed with ALS. I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.
” For context, ALS (sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a rare neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing progressive paralysis of the muscles. There is no cure for the disease, which, over time, causes people to lose the ability to walk, speak, eat, and breathe independently. Notably, ALS does not typically affect a person’s thinking ability.
Every person’s experience with ALS is unique, but according to the Muscular Dystrophy Association , the life expectancy after someone is diagnosed can be between three to five years, although some people live for decades. Eric has starred in many popular shows and movies, from Grey’s Anatomy to Burlesque . However, he’s now probably best known for his role in Euphoria as Cal Jacobs, the father of Jacob Elordi ’s Nate Jacobs.
Shooting for Season 3 of the hit HBO show is currently underway , and in his statement, Eric was pleased to confirm his involvement. “I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to set of Euphoria next week,” he told People. “I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time.
” Eric is married to Rebecca Gayheart, and they share two teenage daughters: Billie Beatrice, 15, and Georgia Geraldine, 13. As you may know, Rebecca filed to divorce Eric in 2018. However, the couple remained close, and last month, she requested to dismiss her petition .
On April 9, days before Eric’s ALS diagnosis was made public, Rebecca gave an update on their marriage, telling E! News : “We are best of friends. We are really close. We are great co-parents.
We really figured out the formula to staying a family, and I think our kids are benefiting greatly from it, and we are as well.” “I think it’s important to not look at a relationship that ends as a failure. It’s just a season.
It wasn’t a failure. It was a huge success,” she went on. “We were married for, I mean, we are still married, but together for 15 years, and we had two beautiful kids, so I think that’s a successful relationship, and that’s how we look at it.
” We are wishing Eric and his family all the best! More on this.
