by Leyla MohammedBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffAs a Celebrity Reporter, I cover everything from fashion and award shows to TV, film, and cultural conversations. Last week, news broke that beloved Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria actor Eric Dane had sadly died almost a year after announcing his ALS diagnosis. Saul Loeb / Getty Images ALS, which stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, impacts the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing patients to gradually lose their ability to speak, walk, and breathe independently.