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Eric Dane had to withdraw from an ALS charity event at the last minute on Saturday, citing health complications related to his condition.
Known for his openness about his struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Dane was set to attend the ALS Network’s Champions for Cures and Care Gala. He was to be honored with the Advocate of the Year award but was unable to attend due to his health.
The ALS Network confirmed to People that Dane canceled his appearance “due to the physical realities of ALS” and because he was “not well enough to attend.”
“We are deeply grateful for his bravery, advocacy, and continued dedication to the ALS community. We honor him this evening with our utmost respect and support,” the organization expressed in a statement.
Representatives for both Dane and the ALS Network have not yet responded to requests for comment from Page Six.
The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum, 53, revealed his ALS diagnosis in April 2025.
Back in September, he was spotted in a wheelchair at an airport in Washington, DC, and shared an inspiring message for fans who were concerned about him.
“Keep the faith, man,” Dane replied in a stilted voice in footage obtained by the Daily Mail.
The “Euphoria” star also responded “thank you, brother,” when he was told that the country was wishing him the best.
Earlier that month, Dane appeared in a campaign video for the I AM ALS organization to promote accelerating research for the neurodegenerative disease.
During the clip, he spoke slowly and occasionally slurred his words. His arms also appeared to twitch uncontrollably at times.
Despite his disease’s progression, the father of two has said he has no plans to stop acting.
During a panel discussion put on by I Am ALS and “Brilliant Minds” last month, he share that he’ll take on “ALS-centric” roles in the future because he is “fairly limited in what [he] can do physically.”
“I still have my brain, and I still have my speech,” he said, noting that he was “willing to do just about anything.”