Eric Dane's Heartbreaking Emmys Absence Due to ALS Injury
ERIE DANE'S ALS WRECK: Grey's Anatomy Hunk Falls Down Stairs, Skips Emmys Amid Health Struggles
In a shocking turn of events, 52-year-old Grey's Anatomy heartthrob Eric Dane has revealed the terrifying injury he suffered when he was set to present an award at the Emmy Awards. The dashing actor, who stunned fans just six months ago by announcing his ALS diagnosis, took a dramatic tumble down the stairs in his kitchen, forcing him to miss the prestigious event.
In an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note.com, published on Thursday, Dane opened up about his harrowing experience, confessing that he was rushed to the hospital and received stitches for a nasty head injury. "I was getting stitches put in my head," he revealed, hinting at the severity of his fall.
Dane's absence from the Emmys led to his former Grey's Anatomy co-star Jesse Williams taking the stage alone on September 14. However, Williams failed to mention Dane or explain his absence during the ceremony, leaving fans wondering what had happened to the beloved actor.
"It would have been great to see Jesse and get reunited with some of my peers," Dane rued, expressing his disappointment at missing the opportunity. "I thought it would have been a special moment to present in front of my colleagues." The once-famed actor's candid comments come after he bravely vowed to "fight until last breath" in his battle against ALS.
Just days before his hospitalization, Dane's wife Rebecca Gayheart revealed how their family is coping with the devastating diagnosis. Speaking to The Scholarly Note.com on Saturday, the 54-year-old actress, who shares two teenage daughters with Dane, Billie and Georgia, admitted that they are struggling to come to terms with the progressive neurodegenerative disease.
"It's heartbreaking," Gayheart said, her voice trembling as she reflected on their family's ordeal. "My girls are really suffering, and we're just trying to get through it." She added that they have sought professional help from therapists who are guiding them through this difficult period.
Despite the challenges they face, Gayheart emphasized that their family is pulling together, with a newfound appreciation for each other. "We've definitely been brought closer together by this," she acknowledged, though her tone was tinged with sadness. "It's just not the reason we wanted to be closer."
The couple's marriage has had its ups and downs over the years. After filing for divorce in 2018, they called off their split seven years later. However, it seems that their current struggles have reignited a sense of unity within the family.
As Gayheart reflected on their situation, she couldn't help but express her wish for a cure for ALS: "It's just so sad. I hope they find one soon." The actress has been an unwavering support system for Dane, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – also known as Lou Gehrig's disease – earlier this year.
ALS is a debilitating nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control and paralysis over time. According to the Mayo Clinic, there is currently no cure for ALS, leaving families like Dane's struggling to cope with its relentless progression.
The news will undoubtedly send shockwaves through the entertainment industry, as fans rally around the beloved actor and his family in their darkest hour.
