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What is ALS? Here's what's known about the neurodegenerative disease

Name: What is ALS? Here's what's known about the neurodegenerative disease
Uploaded: 2026-02-20T09:00:00-0500
Duration: 2 min 28 s
Description: "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane died less than a year after revealing he was diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what's known about the disease, including how common it is and potential risk factors.

"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane died less than a year after revealing he was diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what's known about the disease, including how common it is and potential risk factors.