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Eric Dane says he’ll ‘fight to the last breath’

  • Actor Eric Dane publicly revealed his ALS diagnosis in April and vowed to fight the disease to the last breath while advocating for research.
  • Dane’s diagnosis with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, motivates him to use his experience and recent Washington, D.C. advocacy to drive progress.
  • On September 29, he met with California Congressman Eric Swalwell to emphasize the need to extend the federal legislation that supports expedited availability of treatments for ALS before it lapses in 2026.
  • Dane expressed his heartfelt wish to witness his daughters finish college, start their own families, and potentially become grandparents, while Swalwell affirmed his full commitment by saying, "We're all in this with you."
  • Their efforts highlight the urgent need for funding and renewed legislation to broaden treatment access and speed the path to an ALS cure.
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A ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ heartthrob confronts ALS — and hopes to help others - The Boston Globe

Eric Dane has gained a new window into the world of medicine since his diagnosis last year of ALS.

·Boston, United States
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Eric Dane says he'll fight ALS 'to the last breath', advocates in DC for further research and assistance

Eric Dane is out there fighting for others after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in April.

·Oklahoma City, United States
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Dane Wants to Defy Als "to the Last Breath"

"Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane doesn't want to give himself to his serious illness. "I have two daughters at home. I want to see them finish their studies, get married and maybe even have their own children," said the 52-year-old in a short video on TikTok on Wednesday. "I want to be there with all of this, so I'll fight for it until the last breath."Support assuredThe clip was published on the profile of Democratic MP Eric Swalwell, with whom …

·Vienna, Austria
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The Washington PostThe Washington Post
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A ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ heartthrob confronts ALS — and hopes to help others

Eric Dane, “McSteamy” of “Grey’s Anatomy” fame, is suffering from ALS, the terminal illness. He is lobbying Congress to lobby for more federal research funds.

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Eric Dane Promises to Fight Until His Last Breath After His Diagnosis of Sla

Eric Dane promises to fight until his last breath after his diagnosis of SLA.

·Montreal, Canada
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Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times
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Eric Dane changes his approach to ALS, adding advocacy to his agenda as symptoms progress

Eric Dane speaks to Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) about continuing the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act, which is set to expire in 2026.

·Los Angeles, United States
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