Eric Dane, ‘Gray’s Anatomy’ Star, Dies at 53

Eric Dane has died almost one 12 months after publicly asserting his ALS prognosis. The actor was 53.

Dane died Thursday (February 19), his household confirmed in an announcement. “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane handed on Thursday afternoon following a brave battle with ALS. He spent his remaining days surrounded by expensive pals, his devoted spouse, and his two stunning daughters, Billie and Georgia, who had been the middle of his world,” the assertion reads.

“All through his journey with ALS, Eric grew to become a passionate advocate for consciousness and analysis, decided to make a distinction for others going through the identical battle. He will probably be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered at all times. Eric adored his followers and is ceaselessly grateful for the outpouring of affection and assist he’s obtained. The household has requested for privateness as they navigate this unimaginable time,” the message continues.

In April 2025, Dane introduced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, also called Lou Gehrig’s Illness.

In line with the ALS Foundation, ALS is a progressive, deadly neurodegenerative illness that impacts one’s motor neurons in each the spinal twine and mind. The illness causes muscular losing, which leads to involuntary lack of speech, motion, and respiration management. There may be presently no treatment.

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Dane is finest remembered for his position as Dr. Mark Sloan, AKA McSteamy, on the long-running medical drama Gray’s Anatomy. He starred as Sloan between 2006 and 2012, making his debut as a recurring character in Season 2 earlier than becoming a member of the solid as a daily in Season 3. His character was written off in Season 9.

Born on November 9, 1972 in San Francisco, Dane made his TV debut in a 1991 episode of Saved by the Bell after shifting to Los Angeles within the early ‘90s.

Throughout his profession on tv he appeared in dozens of exhibits together with The Marvel Years, Married… With Kids, Charmed, Sensible Minds, and Euphoria. He made his debut within the HBO teen drama, on which he performs Nate Jacobs’ (Jacob Elordi) dad Cal Jacobs, in 2019. His character will reportedly seem within the upcoming third season, scheduled to premiere on April 12, posthumously.

Throughout his on-screen profession, Dane additionally appeared in movies equivalent to X-Males: The Final Stand, Marley & Me, Burlesque, Unhealthy Boys: Trip or Die, and Borderline. His remaining movie, Household Secrets and techniques, is presently in post-production.