United Kingdom, June 13 -- Eric Dane doesn't feel his ALS diagnosis means "the end".

The 52-year-old actor announced in April that he is battling the incurable degenerative condition - which is formally known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and impacts the nervous system and causes muscle paralysis - but he is trying to be optimistic, even though there is no escaping the reality of his health issues.

In a teaser clip for an interview with Diane Sawyer which will air on Good Morning America on Monday (16.06.25), he said: "I wake up every day and I'm immediately reminded that this is happening. It's not a dream."

At another point in the brief footage, he added: "I don't think this is the end of my story. I don't feel like this is the en...