Overview
- In a Parade interview published January 28, Dempsey said a hoped-for guest turn by Dane in Fox's Memory of a Killer became "practically impossible" as his ALS advanced.
- Dempsey said he remains in contact with Dane and praised his courage, calling the situation heartbreaking for Dane and his family.
- Dempsey noted Dane had been in Toronto for separate work, reported as a limited guest appearance on the series Brilliant Minds.
- The ALS Network said Dane could not attend its January 24 Champions for Cures and Care Gala to accept an Advocate of the Year award because of ALS-related physical limitations.
- Dane continues public advocacy and has called it imperative to share his journey to raise awareness, while media reports describe increasing physical restrictions, including wheelchair use and limited function in one arm.