
Eric Dane drops out of ALS event last minute ‘due to the physical realities’ of deadly disease
NY Post
Eric Dane dropped out of an ALS event last minute as he continues to battle the devastating disease.
The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum, 53, missed his scheduled appearance at the ALS Network’s Champions for Cures and Care Gala on Saturday. Dane, who publicly shared his ALS diagnosis in April 2025, was set to receive the Advocate of the Year Award.
“The ALS Network has been informed that Eric Dane had hoped to join us this evening to accept his Advocate of the Year Award, but due to the physical realities of ALS, he is not well enough to attend,” a spokesperson for the organization told The Hollywood Reporter.
The statement continued, “We remain deeply grateful for his courage, advocacy and continued commitment to the ALS community, and we honor him fully this evening with our profound respect and support.”
The ALS Network added that Broadway actor Aaron Lazar, who also has ALS, would accept the award on Dane’s behalf.
The Post has reached out to Dane’s rep and the ALS Network for comment.










