Actor Eric DaneBetter known for his roles on “Grey's Anatomy” and more recently on “Euphoria”, would also have been known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The actor shared his diagnosis with People On Thursday, saying that he feels “lucky” to be able to continue working and that he will return to the set of “L'Euphorie” next week.
“I am grateful to have my loving family by my side while we sail in this next chapter,” he told people before asking for confidentiality for himself and his family.
Progressive neurodegenerative disease destroys nerve cells from the brain and spinal cord that is necessary to walk, speak, swallow and – breathe, according to the ALS Assn. There is no remedy, and most people die within three to five years depending on their first symptoms, although some live much longer.
Dane, 52, is married to actor Rebecca Gayheart, with whom he has two daughters.
The actor expressed his fight with depression and its route to sobriety after drug addiction and alcohol.
On the popular Max series “Euphoria”, Dane plays Cal Jacobs, father of Jacob Elooredi Nate Jacobs. Dane was acclaimed for its role in the series.
The third season expected for a long time “Euphoria” is in production.
