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Dane -- who shot to fame amid six seasons on the hit ABC drama "Grey's Anatomy," where he played Dr. Mark Sloan, affectionately known as "McSteamy" -- said his symptoms began over one year ago, when he began to experience weakness in his right hand.
The former "Grey's Anatomy" actor shared details of the progression of his symptoms and the emotional toll of living with the neurological disease.
Former “Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Dane is dealing with some major side affects amid his ongoing battle with ALS. “I have one functioning arm,” the 52-year-old said in an interview with Diane Sawyer that aired Monday on " Good Morning America ." “My right side [has] completely stopped working,” Dane said.
ALS, short for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a degenerative neurological disorder that eventually leads to paralysis, taking away a person's ability to move, speak, swallow or even breathe, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Actor Eric Dane teared up over living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in his first interview after diagnosis.