Eric Dane Leaning on New Girlfriend Janell Shirtcliff Amid Ongoing ALS Battle and Love Triangle Drama

In April, Eric Dane announced he’s battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurological condition that weakens muscles. “I feel good,” the brave 52-year-old told Variety on the red carpet for his new Prime Video crime thriller series, Countdown, while costar Jensen Ackles showed his support, saying, “I couldn’t be more proud of him.”

Also by the Grey’s Anatomy alum’s side: his new girlfriend, filmmaker Janell Shirtcliff, 41 — which came as a shock to the woman Eric was reportedly still seeing, Priya Jain! Soon, “Love Triangle” headlines began proliferating, with Us Weekly claiming Jain, 27, was “devastated.”

Now sources tell Star that people around Eric are worried the love drama could have serious health consequences for the actor, who recently told Good Morning America he’s already lost function in his right arm.

“He seems to be tangling himself up in a lot of drama he doesn’t need,” says an insider. “The stress could be very bad for someone with ALS.”

One person not judging: his estranged wife, Rebecca Gayheart, 53, who scrapped their divorce in order to better coparent their two kids. Says the source, “It isn’t any of her business!”