Eric Dane opened up about one of many hardest moments he’s skilled as a father since he was identified with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS.
The “Grey’s Anatomy” actor spoke to Diane Sawyer in regards to the neurodegenerative illness in a soul-bearing interview for “Good Morning America,” launched this week.
Sawyer mentioned Dane was once a aggressive swimmer and water polo participant, however he had a harsh wake-up name about his security throughout a ship journey together with his teenage daughter a number of months in the past.
“When I jumped into the ocean that day and realized I couldn’t swim [or] generate enough power to get myself back to the boat, I thought, ‘Oh god,’” Dane shared. “And then I realized in that moment I’m not safe in the water anymore.”
Dane’s daughter needed to rescue him, which tremendously affected the “Euphoria” star.
“She dragged me back to the boat. I was breaking down in tears,” he defined, including that he “made sure she got back in the water with her friend and continued on with the snorkeling with the guide.”
He added, “But I was just heartbroken.”
Dane, 52, mentioned he first started experiencing signs a couple of 12 months and a half in the past. He spoke to Sawyer about how the illness has shortly affected his physique.
He mentioned he’s right down to “one functioning arm” ― his left ― and is fearful about his legs dropping perform quickly.
Regardless of every thing, the actor mentioned that he doesn’t “think this is the end of my story.”
He mentioned, “I’m fighting as much as I can. There’s so much about it that’s out of my control.”
Transferring ahead, all he desires to do “is spend time with my family, and work a little bit if I can.”
Dane first publicly revealed he was identified with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in April.
“I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter,” the actor informed Individuals journal in an announcement on the time.
Dane shares two teenage daughters with fellow actor, Rebecca Gayheart.
