The American actor released the news, but confirmed that he will continue working.
The actor Eric Dane (52), recognized for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan in the series Gray’s Anatomy, announced that it was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ELA)a disease progressive neurodegenerative which affects the nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord.
Dane, who currently plays Cal Jacobs In the Euphoria series of HBOhe decided that will continue working and anticipated his return to the set in the next few days.
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The actor was also in the films X-Men: The Last Stand, Marley and I, Valentine’s Day and Bad Boys: Ride or Die, among others.
He is married to the actress and model Rebecca Gayheartwith whom he has two daughters. “I appreciate having my loving family by my side as we sail this new chapter,” said the actor, who also asked privacy During this process in People magazine.
The ELA It is a disease of central nervous system that causes the loss of Motor neuronsthe cells responsible for sending signals from the brain to the voluntary muscles of the body. This loss leads to a Progressive paralysis And, eventually, to death, usually by Respiratory failure.
According to National Health Institutes of the USA (NIH)the ELA is not contagious neither hereditary In most cases. It affects both men and women, and usually diagnoses between 55 and 75 years. However, there have also been cases in younger people, such as Dane.
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