Eric Dane, of “Grey’s Anatomy”, is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Eric Dane, of “Grey’s Anatomy”, is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis


52 -year -old Actor thanked his family support and asked for privacy during treatment for degenerative illness

Eric Daneknown for interpreting Dr. Mark Sloan Grey’s Anatomy and Cal Jacobs in Euphoriarevealed that he was diagnosed with him Amiotrophic lateral sclerosis (she). The information was disclosed exclusively to the magazine People. “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we face this new chapter,” said actor 52 -year -old.

Despite the diagnosis, Dane intends to follow his professional commitments. “I feel lucky to work again and I’m thrilled to return to the set of Euphoria Next week, “he said, referring to the beginning of the third season’s recordings, scheduled for April 14. He also asked his privacy and his family to be respected at this moment.

Married to the actress Rebecca Gayheart, Dane is the father of two daughters: Billie Beatrice, 15 years old, and Georgia Geraldine, 13 years old. In the interview, he underlined the importance of the family support network when he has to do with the disease, who has no care.

Amiotrophic lateral sclerosis is a painful and debilitating condition, which worsens slowly. It is a disorder caused by the death of the motor noise, responsible for the sending to the muscles the commands that make them move. The main symptom is muscle weakness, accompanied by hardening of the muscles (sclerosis). Therefore, in a degenerative and progressive way, the disease leads to irreversible paralysis.

According to the Ministry of Health, the disease generates the weakening of the muscles shortly and medium term, involuntary contractions and the inability to move the arms, legs and body in general. In the long term, when the chest muscles stop working, for example, it is very difficult to breathe alone.

Source: Terra

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