Eric Dane Misses Appearance at Emmys 2025 Amid ALS Battle

For the 2025 Emmys, Eric Dane—who recently opened up about his battle with ALS—was set to make a rare appearance to present an award at the Sept. 14 ceremony.

By Kisha Forde Sep 15, 2025 2:01 AM
| Updated Sep 15, 2025 3:01 AM
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Eric Dane was a no-show for television's biggest night.

Five months after sharing his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis, the Grey's Anatomy alum was set to serve as a presenter for the 2025 Emmys. However, the 52-year-old didn't arrive at the Sept. 14 award show, and his former costar Jesse Williams presented solo at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. 

(For every celeb at the ceremony, head on over here.)

Earlier this year, Eric—who shares kids Billie Beatrice, 15, and Georgia Geraldine, 13, with Rebecca Gayheart—opened up about his health battle, noting he was "grateful to have" his family by his side as they navigated this next chapter. 

The actor—who will return to Euphoria’s third season as Nate Jacobs' dad Cal Jacobs—also shared that in addition to his well-being, his focus would remain on his upcoming projects.

“I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working," he told People in April, referring to the HBO Max series, "and am looking forward to returning."

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It’s a sentiment that Eric has expressed in the months since, affirming his desire to continue working as long as his health allows.

"I'm going to ride this till the wheels fall off,” Eric told E! News in June alongside his Countdown costar Jensen Ackles, adding of their Amazon MGM Studios series, "It keeps me sharp. It keeps me moving forward, which is super important right now."

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"I feel great when I'm at work," Eric—who recently detailed the heartbreaking effects that ALS has had on his body—continued. "Of course, there have been some sort of setbacks, but I feel pretty good. My spirit is always pretty buoyant, so at the end of the day, that's all that matters."

Keep reading for a look at all the celebrities at the 2025 Emmys…

Selena Gomez

In custom Louis Vuitton. 

Michelle Williams

In vintage Chanel. 

Julianne Nicholson

In Prabal Gurung. 

Noah Wyle

In custom FIGS. 

Hunter Schafer

In McQueen and Christian Louboutin. 

Christopher Meloni

In John Varvatos. 

Uzo Aduba

In Safiyaa, Yeprem ring and A.Jaffe jewelry. 

Keri Russell

In Armani Privé and Sabyasachi jewelry. 

Jessica Williams

In Rodarte. 

Anna Sawai

In Armani Privé.

Ashley Walters

James Marsden

In Ralph Lauren Purple Label and IWC Portofino watch. 

Jude Law

In Brioni. 

Ruth Negga

In Prada

Parker Posey

In custom Valentino and Sabyasachi jewelry. 

Kristen Bell

In Armani Privé and Bucherer jewelry. 

Jake Gyllenhaal

In Prada. 

Cristin Milioti

In custom Danielle Frankel. 

Angela Bassett

In Yara Shoemaker, Lagos jewelry, Alexandre Birman shoes, and Judith Leiber bag. 

Leslie Bibb

In Armani Privé. 

Lauren Graham

In Akris. 

Scarlett Johansson

In Prada. 

Colman Domingo

In Valentino and Boucheron jewelry. 

Adam Scott

In Thom Browne.

Rashida Jones

In Jessica McCormack. 

Hiroyuki Sanada

Brian Tyree Henry

In a customized vintage Maison Bontemps tux, Elizabeth Gage jewelry and Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece. 

Jesse Williams

In Giorgia Armani, Christian Louboutin shoes, Blancpain timepiece and David Yurman jewelry.

Gina Torres

In Zhivago, Jimmy Choo shoes and Cartier jewelry.

Garcelle Beauvais

In Valdrin Sahiti. 

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