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Actor A. Russell Andrews reveals his ALS diagnosis over the weekend. His fiancée, actor Erica Tazel, says she still wants to be his wife as he faces the fatal illness.

Actor Russell Andrews announced that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS. “I am a person living with ALS. I was diagnosed in the late fall of last year. It’s been humbling,

The TV and film veteran opens up on CNN about the subtle symptoms, the moment he got answers, and how the ALS community is helping him fight back.

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"They have not let us miss a step in terms of care, the attention, the awareness and the ability to get me here today," Andrews said of his ALS "family."

Andrews’ announcement comes three months after fellow Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane died following a battle with the disease. Dane, who portrayed Dr. Mark Sloan on the long-running medical drama, died in February, 10 months after publicly disclosing his ALS diagnosis.

"Grey's Anatomy" actor A. Russell Andrews reveals his ALS diagnosis. His fiancée, actress Erica Tazel, is now his caregiver.