Patrick Dempsey has given a rare update on his Grey’s Anatomy co-star Eric Dane’s health battle as the actor continues to grapple with his terminal ALS diagnosis. “It’s very hard for him, but I do try to stay in touch and see how he’s doing,” Dempsey told the magazine Parade. Credit: Pief Weyman/NBCDespite his struggles, Dempsey said Dane was putting on a brave face, saying he was a “wonderful human being”. “I’ve always enjoyed working and being around Eric.”Dempsey, who portrayed Dr Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd, and Dane, who played Dr Mark “McSteamy” Sloan, starred together on Grey’s Anatomy from 2006 until 2012. “But he’s bringing a lot of light to that, and he’s using his platform in a positive way.