Eric Dane, the beloved actor known for his roles as Dr. Mark Sloan on 'Grey's Anatomy' and Cal Jacobs on 'Euphoria,' passed away at the age of 53 due to complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). His family confirmed the tragic news on February 19, 2026, nearly a year after he publicly revealed his diagnosis with the disease. Dane's passing coincided with the 20th anniversary of his first appearance as 'McSteamy' on 'Grey's Anatomy.' In a heartfelt tribute, Shonda Rhimes, the creator of 'Grey's Anatomy,' expressed her sorrow on social media, highlighting the impact Dane had on the show and its fans (Geo Entertainment). His family noted that he passed surrounded by loved ones, reflecting on his final days and the emotional conversations he had about his daughters, Billie and Georgia (NBC News World).
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Eric Dane, Grey's Anatomy Star, Dies at Age 53
Eric Dane, beloved for roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria,' died at 53 from ALS complications. His advocacy for ALS awareness and legacy in film will be remembered as fans mourn his loss.
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Updated 3h ago'Grey's Anatomy' creator Shonda Rhimes pays tribute to Eric DaneFEB 20, 7:42 PMRead →What is ALS? Inside the disease Eric Dane fought until endFEB 20, 3:33 PMRead →Eric Dane's last words about daughters revealed soon after sad demiseFEB 20, 2:27 PMRead →Eric Dane costar Patrick Dempsey shares heartbreaking details of his final daysFEB 20, 11:30 AMRead →Eric Dane's final act: From ‘Countdown' to his memoirFEB 20, 8:25 AMRead →Eric Dane reflected on ALS struggle months before his deathFEB 20, 6:39 AMRead →Eric Dane gone too soon: Remembering stars lost to ALSFEB 20, 6:14 AMRead →Hollywood mourns Eric Dane's death one year after ALS diagnosisFEB 20, 5:38 AMRead →Eric Dane, ‘Grey's Anatomy' heartthrob dies at 53FEB 20, 4:31 AMRead →
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