Eric Dane Cancels ALS Gala Appearance Hours Before Event

Actor Eric Dane canceled his planned appearance at the ALS Network's Champions for Cures and Care Gala hours before the Jan. 24 event, with the organization saying he was not well enough to attend due to the physical realities of ALS. He accepted the Advocate of the Year honor through a pre-recorded message and Aaron Lazar accepted the award on his behalf.

Actor Eric Dane was scheduled to attend the ALS Network's Champions for Cures and Care Gala on Jan. 24 and to receive the Advocate of the Year honor. He canceled his planned appearance hours before the event. The ALS Network confirmed the cancellation, saying it was "due to the physical realities of ALS" and that he was not well enough to attend. The gala proceeded with a pre-recorded message from Dane and an in-person acceptance by Aaron Lazar. Known details: - Eric Dane canceled his Jan. 24 appearance at the ALS Network gala hours before the event. - The ALS Network confirmed the cancellation and reported it was "due to the physical realities of ALS" and that he was not well enough to attend. - Dane accepted the Advocate of the Year honor via a pre-recorded message shown at the gala. - Aaron Lazar, who is also diagnosed with ALS, accepted the award on Dane's behalf in person. Summary: The ALS Network reported that Dane's last-minute cancellation was because he was not well enough to attend, and the event presented his pre-recorded acceptance while Aaron Lazar accepted the award in person. Undetermined at this time.