Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr. McSteamy on Grey’s Anatomy, is now reportedly using a wheelchair and struggling to speak, according to heartbreaking updates from friends following his ALS diagnosis..
For years, Eric Dane was best known as Dr. “McSteamy,” the charismatic Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy, captivating fans with his charm and confidence.
But in April 2025, the 52-year-old star revealed he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – a progressive, incurable neurological disease more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease – launching him into a heartbreaking health battle off-screen.
“I have been diagnosed with ALS,” he told People at the time. Expressing his gratitude to his wife, Rebecca Gayheart, and their two daughters – Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13 – the star of Euphoria added, “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next…I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time.”
