‘KEEP THE FAITH’

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Spotted in Wheelchair Amid ALS Battle

Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan in the medical drama show, announced he had the neurological disorder in April.

Grey’s Anatomy alum Eric Dane was spotted in a wheelchair during a rare public appearance amid his health battle with ALS, according to photos obtained by Daily Mail. In April, the 52-year-old actor revealed he was diagnosed with ALS, a rare and incurable neurological disorder that primarily affects the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, leading to symptoms like muscle weakness and respiratory failure. Dane was spotted at an airport in Washington, D.C. when a photographer asked for a statement for his fans. Dane responded, “Keep the faith, man.” A source told the outlet that the diagnosis has been “devastating.” “Eric has leaned on his Jewish faith to get through it all, it has been his family and friends that have really stepped up and have made him feel loved.” Two weeks prior, the Charmed star announced via Instagram that he was partnering with I AM ALS to launch the campaign Push for Progress to “accelerate ALS research, expand access to treatments, and secure $1 billion in federal funding for ALS over the next three years,” according to the caption. “For over a century, ALS has been incurable, and we’re done accepting the status quo,” Dane said in slurred speech.