Eric Dane fights against as-despite the diagnosis, he remains a TV star!

Eric Dane fights against as-despite the diagnosis, he remains a TV star!

The American actor Eric Dane, known from the "Grey’s Anatomy" series, brought a stressful message to his viewers and fans in an interview with the "People" magazine. The 52-year-old announced that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis was (as) diagnosed. This neurodegenerative disease leads to a progressive loss of muscle control and represents an enormous challenge for people and their relatives. "Krone" reports that he feels great gratitude for the support of his family in this difficult time.

Dane has signaled that despite the difficult diagnosis, he would like to continue to work on the third season of the HBO series "Euphoria". Filming will start in the coming week. The actor, who became famous as a "McSexy" in "Grey’s Anatomy" and is currently embodied the role of Cal Jacobs in "Euphoria", asked for privacy for himself and his family, while they are through this difficult time together

background to the illness as

as if it is an incurable disease, the course of which is usually unpredictable. While some of those affected may live over several years, the disease leads to death in many cases within two to five years. Information and support for ALS sufferers offers, among other things, the German Society for Musculful (DGM) . This organization pursues the goal of improving the life situation of those affected and their relatives and bundle information.

The DGM organizes regional discussion groups, in which those affected exchange their experiences and receive individual advice on various topics related to life. An ALS-Forum also offers an open exchange for those affected and relatives. Full -time advisory services support in questions about social law requirements, rehabilitation and aids. In addition, the DGM provides information material as and other neuromuscular diseases to promote education and support.

Family conditions and personal circumstances

Eric Dane has been married to actress Rebecca Gayheart since 2004 and the couple has two daughters, Billie (15) and Georgia (13). Last month it was announced that they canceled their divorce. These news came at a time when the family needs more support to deal with the difficult reality of the ALS diagnosis.

The DGM is not only involved in the support of those affected, but also in the political advocacy for the equality and inclusion of people with muscular diseases. International networking and collaborations are intended to improve the care of people with as worldwide. The DGM is a member of the International Alliance of As/Mnd Associations, which was founded in 1992 to strengthen public attention to this disease and to support significant progress in research.