Eric Dane Was Spotted in a Wheelchair Following ALS Diagnosis — Here Is the Latest on His Health
Eric Dane just wants to live out the rest of his life in the best way possible.
Updated Oct. 1 2025, 1:03 p.m. ET
Whether you know him as "McSteamy" from Grey's Anatomy or as Nate's dad in HBO Max's Euphoria, Eric Dane has been around the block and then some as an actor. So when he opened up about his health and ALS diagnosis, multiple generations of fans were worried about the actor and what his diagnosis means for his future in television.
In a June 2025 interview with Good Morning America, Dane shared his health struggles while continuing to film multiple TV shows. He also revealed that he has lost movement in one of his arms due to his diagnosis. With no announcement of plans to leave Euphoria, Dane is also one of the stars of Prime Video's Countdown. Here is the latest information on his health.
Eric Dane's health is declining quickly.
According to his Good Morning America interview, Dane was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS in April 2025. He revealed that although the left side of his body is still working, his right arm has stopped functioning. He also shared that he believes his left arm is not far behind in losing full function.
"I feel like maybe a couple, few more months and I won't have my left hand either," he said. "It's sobering."
Things are progressing rapidly for Eric, who was spotted in a wheelchair by the Daily Mail in September 2025. The 52-year-old was in Washington, D.C., where he was asked by photographers if he had a message for his fans. Struggling to speak, Dane said, "Keep the faith, man." A source told the outlet that the actor "wants to enjoy what he has now because he now knows with his full heart that tomorrow isn’t promised."
Eric Dane isn't the only celebrity to open up about having ALS.
Other celebrities have shared their own diagnosis when it comes to living with ALS. John Driskell Hopkins from the Zac Brown Band announced his diagnosis in 2022 on Instagram and continued to share updates on social media. Former NFL player Steve Gleason was also diagnosed with ALS. Probably most famously, Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 21.
According to the Mayo Clinic, ALS affects nerve cells in both the spinal cord and brain. It can progress to affect different parts of the body and even affect speech for some. As nerve cells die, the muscles get weaker. Some individuals with an ALS diagnosis also go on to receive a dementia diagnosis later in life.
Per ALS News Today, there are four stages of ALS. The early stage begins with balance problems, muscle twitching and cramping, and trouble gripping things. The end-stage for some who are diagnosed with ALS includes paralysis, respiratory complications, and hospice care. At this time, there is no cure for ALS.