'Grey's Anatomy' Fame, Eric Dane In Wheelchair, But Vows To Battle ALS 'To The Last Breath'

We all remember 'McSteamy' from Grey's Anatomy, and we have loved his evolution from 'everyone's Mark Sloan' to a best friend, amazing surgeon and a doting father. His exit from the show had to be the cruellest in the history of the show. However, the fan base he built then has followed him beyond the screen. So, when he shared about his battle with ALS, the fans were left heartbroken. Nonetheless, the actor is not one bit done fighting and has shared the same in his recent interaction.

Eric Dane won't stop battling ALS still his last breath

Eric Dane has been battling ALS with courage and determination, putting his daughters at the centre of his fight. The actor shared about his condition earlier this year and has been bravely fighting the condition. On September 29, 2025, U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell of California posted a TikTok video from his meeting with the Grey's Anatomy star, who appeared alongside advocates from the 'I Am ALS' organisation, calling for more federal support for research. 

During the conversation, he was seen in a wheelchair; however, his will to live remained undeterred. In the video, he shared that he still has the will to live and will try his best to fight this condition so that he can witness all of his daughters' biggest milestones. He was quoted as saying:

"I'm gonna fight to the last breath on this one."

Eric Dane was spotted in a wheelchair

Eric Dane was later seen in a motorised wheelchair at an airport in Washington, D.C.. The actor stopped to talk to a paparazzo, who asked him what he wanted to say. Eric responded in a soft, stilted voice, asking his fans to hold on to their faith. The pap told the actor the entire country was rooting for him, to which he thanked the man, before heading inside. 

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Eric Dane's battle with ALS

According to a report by The Daily Mail, Eric Dane remains focused on positivity despite the challenges he has faced. The actor has two daughters, Billie and Georgia, who are 15 and 13 years old, respectively. The source told the publication that Eric wants to live life for as long as he can and doesn't want people to grieve him while he is still trying to fight the condition. He was quoted as saying:

"He wants to live life, and he doesn’t want people grieving him or for him while he is going through this terrible disease. He wants the people in his life to be present and as happy as they can be."

Eric Dane's campaign for ALS

ALS, also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes muscle weakness, physical dysfunction, and eventually respiratory failure. Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease or motor neuron disease, ALS leads to the breakdown of nerve cells that control voluntary muscles, resulting in the inability to move, speak, or swallow as the disease progresses. There is currently no cure for the disease. However, there are treatments to manage symptoms and improve the quality of life. 

Earlier this month, Eric Dane appeared in a campaign video for 'I Am ALS' to raise awareness about the need for research into ALS. In the video, the progression of his disease was visible. He spoke slowly, sometimes slurring his words, as his arms twitched uncontrollably.

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