Eric Dane, "Grey's Anatomy" star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 53

In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed​ with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.

Vanderbilt ALS Research Center promotes research, funding for cure

The ALS Association defines ALS — also known as Lou Gehrig's disease — as a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease that causes muscles to waste away, loss of voluntary control over movement,

Raising awareness about ALS

Following the death of actor Eric Dane, ALS experts are highlighting how the disease progresses and the challenges patients face from the very first symptoms.