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Eric 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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Eric Dane has died at the age of 54. The popular actor, best known for his role in the series Talent in White, has lost his battle with ALS. His family confirmed the news, stressing that he was very brave and that he worked to raise awareness about the disease before his death.
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Eric Dane died this Thursday, February 19, at the age of 53. Revealed by the role of Dr. Mark Sloan in Grey的s Anatomy, he left behind a path marked by roles that rhythmized American television for nearly twenty years and a courageous fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
·Paris, France
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He was 53 years old, last year he announced the diagnosis of Sla (ANSA)
·Italy
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