US EditionEric Dane, Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria Star, Dead at 53 Nearly 1 Year After Announcing ALS Diagnosis
- On Feb. 19, Eric Dane, the actor, died at 53, the family confirms to PEOPLE, saying `With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS.`
- In April 2025, Dane announced his ALS diagnosis and later partnered with I Am ALS on legislation and fundraising to advocate for research.
- The family asked for privacy as they navigate this time, and Dane is survived by his daughters Billie and Georgia, who were by his side in his final days.
- His career includes roles as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy and Captain Tom Chandler on The Last Ship, with final credits like Borderline and Family Secrets, and the family said he will be deeply missed.
- Earlier in his life, Dane faced public controversies including a 2009 leaked nude video and later rehab amid struggles with addiction, while his then-wife filed for divorce, which she later sought to dismiss in 2025.
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Eric Dane dies at 53: When the actor opened up about missing Grey's Anatomy Emmys reunion due to ALS
Hollywood star Eric Dane died after a prolonged battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 53. The actor had once opened up about why he missed the 2025 Emmys, where he was scheduled to join co-star Jesse Williams for a special tribute to Grey’s Anatomy on its 20th anniversary. The moment held personal significance for him, given his long association with the show and its cast. Following his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS…
Eric Dane Dies at 53 of ALS
Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness , died Thursday, the AP reports. He was 53. His representatives said Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig's disease, less...
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