Such a horrific diagnosis,' said another. 'Sending prayers.' So just what is motor neurone disease, what does it mean for sufferers like Eric Dane and what are the symptoms people need to be aware of?

For, the 52-year-old man has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a type of motor neurone disease. While Dr Sloan was often able to be the hero, there is no cure for ALS - the ...