TV star enters around-the-clock care after life-changing health diagnosis

EntertainmentHealth & Fitness
30 Dec 2025 • 4:01 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane, 53, is receiving 24/7 care for his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis, as revealed by his estranged wife, Rebecca Gayheart.
  • Gayheart successfully battled their insurance company to secure approval for Dane's full-time nursing care, filling in herself when shifts are uncovered.
  • Despite being legally married since 2004, the couple has been separated for eight years, with Gayheart dismissing divorce proceedings in March to support Dane through his health challenges.
  • Gayheart described their relationship as 'very complicated' and a 'familial love' rather than romantic, emphasising their focus on co-parenting their two daughters.
  • Dane, who publicly shared his ALS diagnosis in April, expressed his determination to continue acting, stating he will take on 'ALS-centric' roles due to his limited mobility, having recently appeared in Brilliant Minds as a firefighter with the condition.

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