Eric Dane dead almost a year after announcing the horrific ALS diagnosis

Dane revealed at the time that he could no longer walk, but vowed to continue fighting and acting.

“From now on, it will have to be ALS-centric. It will be very difficult for me to play any other role. I’m fine with that. I’m grateful that I can still work in any capacity,” he noted.

One of his final roles came on an episode of NBC’s in November Brilliant minds, in which he played a firefighter named Matthew, who was diagnosed with ALS.

While filming an emotional scene with his character’s doctor, Matthew made the heartbreaking confession, “No one survives this. We both know that, and I know how to provide for my family,” as his ex-wife and daughter looked on.

The scene moved the cast and crew so much that Dane received a 10-minute standing ovation, according to show creator Michael Grassi.

“I have never seen this happen in my entire career… because it was so beautiful, so honest and so real,” says Grassi said in an interview.