Eric Dane, 52, Shares Emotional Video After Missing 2025 Emmys
On September 15, 2025, Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane moved fans with a heartfelt Instagram video supporting the I Am ALS organization—just one day after skipping the Emmy Awards. Wearing a navy I Am ALS shirt, Dane introduced himself simply:
“I’m Eric. An actor, a father, and now a person living with ALS.”
In the video, viewers noticed his slurred speech and muscle twitches—symptoms he first revealed earlier this year during an interview on Good Morning America. Dane urged support for Push for Progress, a campaign aiming to raise $1 billion in just three years for research, treatment access, and legislative renewal. “We have to do it now,” he emphasized.
Dane’s absence at the Emmys drew attention, as he was scheduled to appear alongside Jesse Williams to celebrate Grey’s Anatomy’s 20th anniversary. Without him, Williams presented the tribute alone.
The actor first shared his ALS journey in April, recalling early signs like weakness in his right hand. Since then, he has leaned on both his career and family. “Acting keeps me sharp. It keeps me moving forward,” he said, calling it a lifeline. He also opened up about personal challenges, including a boating scare where his daughter helped save him, while praising wife Rebecca Gayheart for her unwavering support.
Now, Eric Dane stands not only as a beloved Hollywood star but also as a father, advocate, and fighter—using his platform to inspire others and fuel progress in the fight against ALS.