(NewsNation) — Eric Dane will use his real-life experience living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis as a guest star on NBC’s “Brilliant Minds.”

The “Grey’s Anatomy” star will appear on the ninth episode of the medical drama’s second season, scheduled to air in November.

“Dane will play Matthew, a heroic firefighter who struggles to share his ALS diagnosis with his family and turns to Dr. Oliver Wolf (series lead Zachary Quinto) for help,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The actor has been open about his struggles with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, after revealing the diagnosis in April.

In June, Dane spoke with Diane Sawyer, revealing that he only has “one functioning arm” and that his left arm is also getting weaker.

“I feel like maybe a couple more months and I won’

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