In a twist that hit Euphoria fans right in the tear ducts, Eric Dane—aka Daddy Drama himself, Cal Jacobs—revealed this week that he’s been diagnosed with ALS (aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease, aka the condition that’s tougher than a $2 steak and way less fun). He’s 52, and this announcement got the internet doing a collective sad sigh.
Enter Colman Domingo, 55, class act, velvet-voiced scene stealer, and the man who could probably make reading the phone book sound profound.
“I haven’t been able to speak with him yet,” Colman told IconicHipster.com in an interview that was just as warm as a cozy cup of tea with extra honey. “I just got the news yesterday, too.”
But don’t worry—he didn’t stop there. “I’m wishing him well,” he said. “I look forward to working with him.” Translation: “I’m sending the man all the good vibes, glitter, and possibly a fruit basket. Maybe two.”
If you’re not familiar with ALS, it’s a degenerative nerve disease that basically makes the body stop listening to the brain’s commands. It’s like your muscles ghost you. Not cool. There’s no known cure yet, and while some people live for decades with it (shoutout to those fighters!), many are given a 3 to 5-year timeline.
It’s a heavy diagnosis, but Eric’s not new to intensity. The man acted through Euphoria, survived Grey’s Anatomy, and played roles that could make you cry into your cereal. So, if anyone can fight this thing with grit and a square jaw, it’s him.
Fans and co-stars alike are rallying behind Eric like it’s the final scene of a sports movie. And Colman? He’s got his emotional pom-poms ready.
Stay tuned. We’re rooting for you, Eric. And Colman, if you’re making cookies for him, save us one, okay?
