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Ellen Pompeo Honors Eric Dane, Raises ALS Awareness

2/5/2026

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  • Ellen Pompeo honored Eric Dane at the ALS Network Champions for Cures & Care Gala, recalling their Grey's Anatomy chemistry.
  • Eric Dane, who has ALS, received the Advocate of the Year Award but could not attend the gala.
  • Patrick Dempsey and Kate Walsh expressed support, with Dempsey highlighting Dane's courage and humor.
  • Dane plans to raise ALS awareness and will publish a memoir detailing his journey.