Eric Dane acquired emotional in his first interview since revealing his well being battle.
Two months after saying he was identified with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the actor, 52, revealed how he’s coping in an upcoming interview with “Good Morning America.”
Sitting down with Diane Sawyer, the “Grey’s Anatomy” star choked up whereas discussing his battle with the illness that impacts nerve cells within the mind and spinal twine and causes progressive lack of muscle management.
“I wake up every day and I’m immediately reminded that this is happening,” Dane shared within the preview of the interview posted on the present’s Fb web page on Thursday, June 12.
“It’s not a dream,” Sawyer, 79, stated, to which Dane replied, “It’s not a dream.”
Regardless of his analysis, the “Euphoria” actor is decided to remain constructive.
“I don’t think this is the end of my story,” he admitted. “I don’t feel like this is the end of me.”
Additional within the preview, Dane struggled to carry again tears when Sawyer requested him, “Who was your first call?”
The clip didn’t present the actor’s response however confirmed him decreasing his head and struggling to carry again his feelings.
Dane revealed his ALS analysis on April 10.
“I have been diagnosed with ALS,” he advised Folks in an announcement on the time. “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.”
Dane shares two youngsters, Billie Beatrice, 15, and Georgia Geraldine, 13, along with his spouse of 21 years, Rebecca Gayheart, 53.
The star additionally revealed he was persevering with to movie “Euphoria” Season 3 regardless of his ALS battle. Dane has performed Cal Jacobs on the HBO sequence since 2019.
“I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to set of Euphoria next week,” his assertion continued. “I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time.”
Dane and Gayheart married in 2004.
She filed for divorce in 2018, citing irreconcilable variations. Nevertheless, in March, only one month earlier than he revealed he had been identified with ALS, Gayheart dismissed the divorce.
In April, the “Urban Legend” actress mentioned her relationship with Dane.
“We are best of friends. We are really close. We are great coparents,” she advised E! Information. “We really figured out the formula to staying a family and I think our kids are benefiting greatly from it and we are as well.”
“I think it’s important to not look at a relationship that ends as a failure. It’s just a season. It wasn’t a failure,” Gayheart continued.
“It was a huge success. We were married for, I mean, we are still married, but together for 15 years and we had two beautiful kids so I think that’s a successful relationship, and that’s how we look at it.”
Dane’s whole interview with “GMA” is air to on Monday, June 16.
