“I really didn’t think anything of it at the time,” he said.

Here's the first thing that started happening to his body.

Actor Eric Dane died on Feb. 19, 2026, at 53 years old, of respiratory failure, according to this death certificate obtained by NBC News. His death came 10 months after revealing his ALS diagnosis.

Ritter initially experienced changes in speech and difficulty swallowing to which healthcare professionals confirmed bulbar-onset ALS after she took a trip to the dentist.

Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane passed away on February 19 at age 53 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease—also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease—the symptoms of which can be easy to miss in its ...

ALS is characterized by the death of motor neurons, leading to progressive muscle weakness and loss of voluntary movement. Sporadic ALS accounts for approximately 90-95% of cases, while familial ALS ...

Medical experts share what to know about ALS symptoms and progression.

Eric Dane, most known for his role on Grey’s Anatomy, has died aged 53 after revealing in April 2025 that he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as ALS or Lou ...