(NewsNation) — Eyebrows were raised and concerns were expressed when “Euphoria” star Eric Dane missed the Emmys on Sunday.

It had previously been announced the actor would present the Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series award on stage along with his former “Grey’s Anatomy” costar Jessie Williams, but Williams ended up presenting the award alone.

I’m told the reason behind Dane’s absence is the progression of his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Dane announced he had the degenerative disease in April and later told Diane Sawyer he has lost the use of his right arm. There is no cure for the disease.

I am also told Dane has lost most use of his left arm and now has speech affectations as well, rendering his appearance at the Emmys impossible.

A rep for the actor didn’t return emails.

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