Eric Dane Says Daughter Saved Him From Drowning While He Was Battling ALS

Bend, OR, October 19, 2026 —

Actor Eric Dane revealed that his daughter saved him from a drowning incident while he was battling ALS, according to the available summary of his disclosure. The account does not provide further details about when or where the incident happened.

The information provided does not identify which of Dane’s daughters was involved or describe how she helped him. It also does not explain the circumstances that led to the drowning incident, whether anyone else was present, or whether medical assistance was needed. No additional details about Dane’s health at the time were provided beyond the statement that he was battling ALS.

The account does not include a verbatim quotation from Dane, identify where or when he made the disclosure, or name a source for it. It therefore offers no further context about what he said or the setting in which he shared the account. Details about any response from Dane or his family are also not included.

The reported account establishes the central point—that Dane said his daughter saved him from drowning while he was battling ALS—but leaves the timing and specifics of the event unclear. Without those details, the circumstances of the incident and the daughter’s actions cannot be described further. No information was provided about what happened after the rescue.

Story summarized from the original created by Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY on www.centraloregondaily.com, see more information here.