India, Dec. 30 -- Eric Dane is currently under continuous care after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), confirmed his estranged wife Rebecca Gayheart.

The 53-year-old actor, who revealed in April that he is battling the incurable neurodegenerative condition, has been legally married to Gayheart since 2004.

However, Gayheart initiated divorce proceedings in 2018 but subsequently withdrew the petition in March, opting to maintain their family unit as Dane's health issues worsened. The couple has two daughters.

In a first-person essay for The Cut, Gayheart detailed the extensive level of care now necessary. "Eric has 24/7 nurses now," she stated.

Earlier this year, Dane first disclosed his diagnosis to People. ALS,...