Dane -- who shot to fame amid six seasons on the hit ABC drama "Grey's Anatomy," where he played Dr. Mark Sloan, affectionately known as "McSteamy" -- said his symptoms began over one year ago, when he began to experience weakness in his right hand.

Eric Dane opened up about his recent ALS diagnosis on "Good Morning America," telling Diane Sawyer that he now only has "one functioning arm."

The San Francisco-born actor and Janell Shirtcliff, his on-again, off-again girlfriend, were spotted on a date night at Chateau Marmont Tuesday after he shared his health struggles on Good Morning