Eric Dane missed an awards present because of the “bodily realities” of getting ALS.
Eric Dane could not acquire his award
The 53-year-old actor is battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – a progressive neurodegenerative illness that assaults nerve cells and causes lack of muscle management and is also called motor neurone illness (MND) – and was compelled to overlook the ALS Community’s Champions for Cures and Care Gala in Pasadena, California on Saturday (24.01.26) as a result of well being causes.
A spokesperson for the ALS Community advised The Hollywood Reporter: “The ALS Community has been knowledgeable that Eric Dane had hoped to affix us this night to just accept his Advocate of the Yr Award, however because of the bodily realities of ALS, he isn’t effectively sufficient to attend.”
The Gray’s Anatomy actor had been as a result of decide up the Advocate of the Yr award in recognition of him bringing “worldwide consideration to ALS” by way of his “management and compassion”.
The spokesperson added: “We stay deeply grateful for his braveness, advocacy, and continued dedication to the ALS group, and we honour him absolutely this night with our profound respect and help. Aaron Lazar, Broadway star and Grammy Award nominee, will settle for the award on his behalf.”
Eric beforehand expressed his gratitude on the recognition.
Talking final September, when it was introduced he would obtain the award, he mentioned: “This award is greater than an honour. [The award is] a mirrored image of the unimaginable energy and braveness I see within the ALS group day by day.”
The Euphoria actor not too long ago revealed he’s writing his memoir, which might be titled Ebook of Days: A Memoir in Moments.
He mentioned in an announcement: “I get up each morning, and I am instantly reminded that that is actual – this sickness, this problem and that is precisely why I am scripting this guide.
“I wish to seize the moments that formed me – the gorgeous days, the arduous ones, those I by no means took without any consideration – in order that if nothing else, individuals who learn it can keep in mind what it means to reside with coronary heart.”
Eric – who has two daughters, Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13 – hopes that some will “discover which means in their very own days” due to his upcoming tome.
He added: “If sharing this helps somebody discover which means in their very own days, then my story is value telling.”
Eric’s memoir might be accessible in 2026, however a particular date is but to be revealed.
