Eric Dane recalls very first sign of ALS in his posthumous memoir
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Key Points:
- Eric Dane first noticed ALS symptoms on January 7, 2024, when he struggled to use chopsticks due to numbness and tingling in his right hand during dinner with his family.
- Initially attributing the symptoms to nerve fatigue from texting, Dane experienced worsening weakness, leading to a nine-month search for answers before his ALS diagnosis in late 2024.
- Dane publicly announced his ALS diagnosis in 2025, expressing gratitude for his family's support and requesting privacy, while continuing to work, including reprising his role in "Euphoria."
- He passed away on February 19, 2025, at age 53, with his posthumous appearance airing in "Euphoria" shortly after his death.
- In his memoir "My Book of Days," Dane recounts emotional moments with his estranged wife and family, including a near-drowning incident and the difficult conversation revealing his diagnosis.
