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Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria star Eric Dance was emotional as he gave a candid update on his health following his devastating ALS diagnosis earlier in the year

Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane has tearfully opened up about his struggles following his ALS diagnosis. The actor, 52, revealed his rare health issue in April and has now labelled it “crushing”.

The star, also known for his role on Euphoria, appeared on stateside television to provide the emotional update. Speaking to the team on Good Morning America, Eric confessed: “I wake up every day and I’m immediately reminded that this is happening.

As journalist Diane Sawyer candidly told him: “It’s not a dream,” he repeated it back. “I don’t think this is the end of my story,” he went on.

Elsewhere in the interview, a defiant Eric insisted: “I don’t feel like this is the end of me.” The full interview is set to air on Monday, but in another teaser Eric was seen to be looking emotional as Diane questioned his first thoughts on his diagnosis.

ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It can also be referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, which is a rare motor neurone disease (MND). There is no cure with treatment only available to help ease the pain, which can be severe particularly on and around the nerves and joints.

The condition usually affects those over 50 but can occur at any age and sadly there’s no cure. In the UK, it affects 5,000 adults at any one time, according to the MND Association.

Eric previously told PEOPLE: “I have been diagnosed with ALS. I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.

“I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to the set of Euphoria next week.I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time.”

Eric revealed his diagnosis just weeks after calling off his divorce from Rebecca Gayheart. They had initially filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences for their reason. However, they appeared to have a change of heart as Rebecca filed documents to have the petition dismissed in March.

The duo have two children together, daughters Billie Beatrice, 15, and Georgia Geraldine, 13. The couple tied the knot back in 2004 in Las Vegas after a whirlwind romance of 10 months.

As well as his role as Mark ‘McSteamy’ Sloan in Greys Anatomy, Eric has also starred The Last Ship, the movie Burlesque, Kabul and Bad Boys: Ride or Die. According to IMDb, he will next appear on screen in TV series Countdown and Family Secrets, with the latter being in post-production.

Made In Chelsea’s Sam Thompson and ex Zara McDermott split earlier this year and now Zara’s new beau Louis Tomlinson is set to come face to face with Sam again this weekend

Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott split earlier this year – and now he faces an awkward run in with her new man. The former Love Island star turned documentary maker is now dating One Direction star Louis Tomlinson.

In awkward timing, fresh from their split earlier this year, Sam, 32, is playing in the Soccer Aid game this weekend alongside the singer, 33, after they went public with their new romance. The pair have been spotted together multiple times.

As they prepare for another awkward run in this weekend – having trained together this week – people have been looking back at Sam and 28 year old Zara’s romance as they rumbled the real reason for their split.

One person, whose comment had more than 300 upvotes, said at the time: “A shame but not surprising. I always found it odd how much they talked about wanting to get married one day but never got engaged. I always sensed Sam wasn’t sure.”

Another fan agreed, saying: “This is it for me for two people who seemed so committed to show themselves as happy and healthy they did not seem in any rush to get engaged and married. That’s always a sign things probably aren’t going as well as they want to make everyone believe,” whilst one said: “It’s common when you meet young to wait a bit to get married.”

Just last year, Sam, admitted he felt “no pressure” to wed Zara, whilst she said she’d love to tie the knot.

“I’m so happy being with the person I know I’m going to spend the rest of my life with, I don’t see any sort of rush at all. We speak about marriage a lot, but there’s no pressure to put a ring on it,” he said at the time.

Following the split, a source told OK! that Sam and Zara were “devastated” by their split. The insider said: “Although they have known it’s been over for a while, Sam and Zara are both devastated and heartbroken that they couldn’t make it work as they had so much love for each other. When they had problems in the summer they vowed to give it one more try and hoped that they could work through their issues, but it proved impossible as they were just at different stages in their lives.”

Sam also gave a heartbreaking interview later where he said people could “see a sadness behind his eyes”.

“I went through a breakup and everyone keeps saying they can see sadness behind the eyes,” he said, “I’m terrified about where I am going. The way I see it, I am a plane and the pilot has passed out in the cockpit, and they are like: ‘Does anyone know how to fly?'”

Asked what he was doing for self love, he said: “Not much, to be honest with you. I suppose a lot of people look for validation in other people, and they look for the other person instantly to fill that hole. I can’t do that.”

Westlife have announced the first live dates to mark their 25th anniversary after they confirmed Mark Feehily wouldn’t be able to join them. Mark has been battling health issues for five years now and will not perform with them this October.

It has now been announced that Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan and Kian Egan will be performing for two special dates at the Royal Albert Hall in London. They will appear on October 27th and October 28th to mark their 25th anniversary.

In a statement to make the announcement, they said: “The Royal Albert Hall is a very special venue that we have always dreamt of playing. It means so much to kickstart our 25th Anniversary celebrations at this iconic venue. It will be an unforgettable 2 Nights performing all of our hits accompanied by the London Philharmonic Concert Orchestra… Wow!! We can’t wait to see you and remember to dress to impress ! This is just the beginning… Happy 25th to us all!”

Westlife announced yesterday that they would be performing as a trio to mark their 25th year in the music business.

“We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 25th Anniversary celebrations… On the 9th February 2001 we kicked off our first ever world tour at the Newcastle Arena. Who would have thought we would still be here 25 years later?” they wrote.

“We have so many exciting plans to share with you very soon which will include new music, an album, special shows and many, many more surprises along the way. Sadly, Mark will be unable to join the celebrations. We hope he can join us back on stage when he is ready and able. He sends his love and positivity to you all as always.”

They added: “The four of us can’t quite believe its been 25 years. We could only have dreamt of the continued love and loyalty you have consistently shown us around the world. We are so lucky to have all of you with us and we can’t wait to celebrate together! Happy 25th To Us All! Love, Kian, Mark, Nicky & Shane x.”

Mark has been open about his health issues. He underwent surgery to treat a hernia and was also treated for sepsis in 2020. He wrote at the time: “Most of you are aware that I have had some health challenges over the past while. It actually all started 3.5 years ago in August 2020 when I had surgery. Within a few days of this surgery I was in severe pain and was rushed into AandE.

“I eventually ended that awful day in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) where I was informed that due to a complication with the surgery, I had developed severe “Sepsis”, a life-threatening infection that would require immediate emergency surgery to rectify the problem and basically save my life. I spent the next few months in hospital.”

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Whether you’re heading off to Glastonbury this summer or simply planning a family camping holiday, this five-person tent may be your next best friend for sleeping outdoors – and it’s better than half price

As we head deeper into the summer, festivals and family holidays draw ever closer, and now’s the time to stock up on all you’re going to need to pitch up and sleep on your weekend away, whether for a festival or on a camping trip with your loved ones. And if you’re looking for the perfect tent that’s set to fit up to five people and won’t have you struggling to set it up for hours on end.

That’s right, this Berghaus tent promises to be a breeze to pitch, claiming it can be done in “just twenty minutes”. Normally retailing for a steep £750, this Berghaus Adhara Air 500 Nightfall Tent has landed on Millets’ summer sale, slashing its price tag all the way down to £354.

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Perfect for your next weekend getaway in the hills, camping near a coastal town or having some downtime in the great outdoors, the Berghaus Adhara Air Tent is a perfect pick for families and groups of five or less. Pitching takes just 20 minutes, which means more time to relax and unwind in the great outdoors, without the dreaded hassle of complicated construction.

Boasting airflow ventilation, the Adhara 500 Nightfall Tent promises to stay fresh no matter who is sleeping inside or for how long. Combined with the natural light from the clear window panels, it gives you a homely, liveable space that’s perfect for downtime, especially during turbulent weather.

With separate bedrooms sectioned off from the main space, this tent utilises darkening Nightfall technology to prevent rude awakenings from the early summer sun and comes with a removable divider for adaptable space.

Featuring a spacious living area with enough headroom for everyone under 6’4” ft, this tent comes with high-performance air beams for an even simpler setup, ensuring an easy and complication-free pitching. Plus, this tent also boasts a fully sealed sewn-in groundsheet for easier pitching and enhanced protection from the ground.

One five-star reviewer who has loved using this Berghaus tent left their praise in the following comment: “Owned this for 3 years now and am very happy with this excellent tent. Pitching is quick once you have practised a few times (peg four corners but do not stretch out too much; ensure the air valves are ‘popped out’; inflating the air beams is then easy; adjust the four peg positions so the sides are taut; peg-out fully). Pump comes with a gauge, and there is a pressure relief valve so you cannot over-inflate. Feels very study, even in strong winds. Exceptionally high hydrostatic head and sewn-in groundsheet means it stays dry even in driving rain. Nightfall compartments are effective.”