‘Brilliant Minds’: First Look at Eric Dane as Firefighter With ALS & Mädchen Amick as His Ex (PHOTOS)
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Brilliant Minds is about to deliver one powerful episode, if TV Insider’s exclusive first look at the Monday, November 24, episode, featuring guest star Eric Dane as a character with the same diagnosis he has in real life, is any indication.
Dane guest stars in the NBC drama’s Thanksgiving episode as Matthew, a heroic firefighter who struggles to share his ALS diagnosis with his family. Dane revealed his ALS diagnosis in April. This guest spot was announced in October. We have exclusive first photos of Dane in the episode as Matthew.
Our photos also show guest star Mädchen Amick as his ex-wife, Alicia, who is determined when it comes to what she wants. She wears her emotions on her sleeve, especially when it comes to Matthew, and she’s not afraid to make her opinion known and care for those she loves. Plus, Chloe Avakian plays Matthew’s daughter, Gabby. The images show the three of them alongside Wolf (Zachary Quinto) and Carol (Tamberla Perry) in the former’s office, likely discussing Matthew’s ALS diagnosis and what they can do. Will Wolf and Carol help heal any divides among the family members? How will Matthew do when it comes to sharing his diagnosis, which he was struggling with?
ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease and is a progressive degenerative disease, affecting the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, that doesn’t have a cure. Those with ALS lose muscular control (including what’s needed to move, speak, eat, and breathe) as well as nerve function.
Scroll down to see the exclusive photos of Eric Dane with Zachary Quinto, Mädchen Amick, and more, from the November 24 episode. Then, let us know what you’re hoping to see in this episode in the comments section below.
Eric Dane guest stars as Matthew Ramati, a firefighter struggling to tell his family about his ALS diagnosis
Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) with Matthew and his ex-wife, Alicia (Mädchen Amick)
Dr. Carol Pierce (Tamberla Perry) and Dr. Wolf talk to Matthew and his family
Matthew, with his ex-wife Alicia and daughter Gabby (Chloe Avakian)
Brilliant Minds, Mondays, 10/9c, NBC
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J
I’m so terribly sorry for Eric this is a horrid disease. I lost my brother-in-law to it 2 years ago. I’m looking forward to seeing this episode. I want to thank him for his bravery and wish him well.
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G
Definitely going to have a box of tissues ready for this episode. I truly wish Dane well and give him so much credit for how he is handling his illness
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V
I 've loved Eric Dane for a long time and was shocked at his diagnosis of ALS. I'm very proud of his handling the diagnosis and going public. There is a rough road ahead for him and his family though and I wish them all well. He and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Cannot wait for Monday night's episode of Brilliant Minds. I love the show.
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L
I wish there were an [Dana] Elcar award so I could vote to present one to Eric. This kind of courage helps educate people in RL.
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J
Don't cancel Brilliant Minds,please
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P
Wow, so very brave of Eric Dane to take this part, especially having this himself. Maybe it will put a little more emphasis on the horrors of this disease with him doing it though. Very brave of you, Mr. Dane. ❣️❤️❣️
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S
I wept at the end as he read and recorded his thoughts about this horrible disease. His bravery to bring this disease to the forefront is exceedingly brave and admirable. I cannot imagine how difficult this is for a family to experience each day as ALS takes more and more away. May God richly bless Eric Dane and his family.
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