Eric Dane publicly shared that he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) , also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, but he did not disclose a specific subtype (such as bulbar-onset ALS or genetic ALS) in any reliable public reporting.

What’s Known About His ALS

  • He confirmed he had ALS in an exclusive interview, identifying it simply as “amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).”
  • Coverage of his diagnosis and later updates consistently refers to it only as ALS, without specifying a genetic mutation (like SOD1, C9orf72) or a clinical subtype.
  • Reports describe his initial symptoms as weakness in his right hand and arm that progressed to having only “one functioning arm,” which fits a common limb-onset pattern, but this is clinical description , not an officially labeled subtype.

Because of that, any claim online that he had a particular “type” of ALS would be speculative unless it’s backed by a direct quote from him, his family, or his medical team in a reputable outlet.

ALS Types vs What Was Shared

In general, doctors sometimes classify ALS by:

  • Where symptoms start (limb-onset vs bulbar-onset).
  • Whether it’s familial (genetic) or sporadic (no clear family history).

None of the major profiles or interviews about Eric Dane’s illness clearly state whether his ALS was familial or sporadic, or give a formal label like “bulbar-onset ALS.” The focus has been on his experience, his functional loss in one arm, and raising awareness of the disease’s impact.

Bottom Line

So, to answer your question directly:

  • Public sources say Eric Dane had ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
  • They do not specify a precise subtype, and there is no solid public evidence that a particular “type” was formally identified in what’s been shared.

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