US EditionEric Dane, Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria Star, Dead at 53 Nearly 1 Year After Announcing ALS Diagnosis
- Eric Dane, the actor known for Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, died on February 19, 2026 at age 53 after a courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , his family said.
- After going public with his diagnosis, Eric Dane partnered with I Am ALS and set a $1 billion fundraising goal for research.
- Known for roles including Dr. Mark Sloan and Cal Jacobs, Eric Dane became a household name on Grey's Anatomy and earned acclaim on Euphoria, while HBO and fellow actors mourned his loss.
- He is survived by wife Rebecca Gayheart and daughters Billie and Georgia, and a memoir titled Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments is scheduled for late 2026.
- ALS affects approximately 30,000 people in the United States, and most patients die within three to five years, according to the ALS Association and National Institutes of Health.
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As a plastic surgeon in "Grey's Anatomy" Eric Dane became world famous, later he played in the series "Euphoria". Now the American actor died at the age of 53.
Euphoria actor Eric Dane dies aged 53 following ALS diagnosis
Actor Eric Dane has died aged 53, less than a year after he shared that he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. According to a statement released by his representatives, the actor passed away on 19 February. In his final days, he was surrounded by friends and family, including his “devoted” wife, actress Rebecca Gayheart, and his two daughters who were “the centre of his world”. In April 2025, Dane publicly announced that he had been d…
Eric Dane, an actor known for works in series such as “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphuria” who died on this Thursday at the age of 53, changed widely after the diagnosis of Sclerose Lateral Amiotrophic (ELA). After causing public concern because of visible physical impairment and confirmation of the disease, the actor dedicated himself to a personal memory project. Eric Dane: McSteamy of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’s Anatomy’, discovered a lateral sclerosis diag…
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Eric Dane dies after ALS battle: What is this neurodegenerative disease?
Eric Dane passes away: ‘Grey's Anatomy’ star Eric Dane died at the age of 53 after battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, it is a progressive condition that causes progressive paralysis of the muscles
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