Eric Dane got emotional in his first interview since revealing his health battle.
“It’s not a dream,” Sawyer, 79, said, to which Dane replied, “It’s not a dream.” Despite his diagnosis, the “Euphoria” actor is determined to stay positive.
Dane revealed his ALS diagnosis on April 10.
“I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time.” Dane and Gayheart got married in 2004.
However, in March, just one month before he revealed he had been diagnosed with ALS, Gayheart dismissed the divorce.
In his first interview after disclosing his health battle, Eric Dane became emotional.
In a future interview with “Good Morning America,” the 52-year-old actor discussed his coping mechanisms two months after revealing he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). “”.
As he talked about his battle with the illness that damages brain and spinal cord nerve cells and results in a progressive loss of muscle control, the “Grey’s Anatomy” star broke down in tears with Diane Sawyer.
On Thursday, June 12, Dane stated in the interview preview that was posted on the show’s Facebook page, “I wake up every day and I’m immediately reminded that this is happening.”.
When Sawyer, 79, said, “It’s not a dream,” Dane responded, “It’s not a dream.”. “.”.
In spite of his diagnosis, the “Euphoria” actor is committed to maintaining his optimism.
“I don’t think my story ends here,” he continued. “This does not seem to be the end of me. “”.
Dane found it difficult to contain his tears when Sawyer asked him, “Who was your first call?” later in the preview.
The actor was seen lowering his head and fighting to control his emotions in the video, but it did not show his response.
On April 10, Dane disclosed his diagnosis of ALS.
He informed People in a statement at the time, “I have been diagnosed with ALS.”. Having my devoted family by my side as we move forward is something I am thankful for. “.”.
Georgia Geraldine, 13, and Billie Beatrice, 15, are Dane’s children with his wife of 21 years, Rebecca Gayheart, 53.
The celebrity also disclosed that, in spite of his ALS battle, he was still filming “Euphoria” Season 3. Since 2019, Dane has portrayed Cal Jacobs on the HBO series.
In his statement, he said, “I am grateful that I can keep working and am excited to be back on the Euphoria set next week.”. “Please respect my family’s and my privacy during this time. “”.
2004 saw the marriage of Dane and Gayheart.
In 2018, she declared irreconcilable differences as the reason for her divorce. But Gayheart rejected the divorce in March, a month before he disclosed that he had been diagnosed with ALS.
The actress from “Urban Legend” talked about her relationship with Dane in April.
“We have a close friendship. We have a close relationship. “We make excellent coparents,” she said to E! News. We truly figured out how to stay together as a family, and I believe that both our children and ourselves are reaping the benefits. “.”.
“I believe that a relationship that ends shouldn’t be viewed as a failure. It is merely a season. “It wasn’t a failure,” Gayheart continued.
It was a great triumph. We have been married for 15 years and have two lovely children, so I consider that to be a successful relationship. In fact, we are still married today. “”.
On Monday, June 16, the full interview with Dane will air on “GMA.”.
