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Eric Dane had to cancel an appearance at an ALS event over his own "realities" of battling the condition.
The Grey's Anatomy actor, 53, was forced to drop out of attending the ALS Network's Champions for Cures and Care Gala on Saturday (January 24) hours before the event "due to the physical realities of ALS" and was not "well enough to attend." He was set to be honored as Advocate of the Year; however, fellow actor Aaron Lazar, who has also been diagnosed with ALS, accepted the award on Dane's behalf.
In a statement to People, the organization praised Dane's advocacy efforts and his "courage" amid his own public battle with ALS.
"We remain deeply grateful for his courage, advocacy and continued commitment to the ALS community, and we honor him fully this evening with our profound respect and support," the statement read.
Dane revealed in April 2025 that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rare progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, gradually leading to loss of muscle control, per the ALS Association. Over the past year, he has shared updates on his health, such as the first signs he noticed that made him realize something could be wrong, as well as whether he plans to continue acting.