GREY'S Anatomy and Euphoria star Eric Dane has been diagnosed with ALS.
Eric, 52, has revealed that he hasamyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS).
The actor, who had a recurring role as Jason Dean in Charmed, and played Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy, has shared his diagnosis and opened up about how he will “navigate” the next chapter.
Speaking exclusively to People, Eric said: “I have been diagnosed with ALS.
“I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a nervous system disease.
The health provider states that ALS “affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord” and “causes loss of muscle control”.
The disease gets worse over time.
Eric, who will now navigate the disease, is married toRebecca Gayheart.
The couple share two children,Billie Beatrice, 15, and Georgia Geraldine, 13.
Speaking about continuing to work despite his diagnosis, Eric revealed that he will be returning to the set of Euphoria next week.
In the hit show Euphoria, Eric plays the role of Cal Jacobs, father of Jacob Elordi's Nate Jacobs.
Speaking to the outlet about returning to work despite his diagnosis, Eric said: “I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to set ofEuphorianext week.
“I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time.”
Filming for season three of the hit HBO series will begin on April 14.
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, “often begins with muscle twitching and weakness in an arm or leg, trouble swallowing or slurred speech,” Mayo Clinic states.
The clinic also states that eventuallyALSaffects control of the muscles needed to move, speak, eat and breathe.
There is no cure for this fatal disease.
