Radar Reveals Everything Eric Dane Said About His ALS Battle Before His Tragic Death at 53 — 'I Was Heartbroken'

Radar Reveals Everything Eric Dane Said About His ALS Battle Before His Tragic Death at 53 — 'I Was Heartbroken'

Eric Dane died on February 19, about 10 months after announcing his ALS diagnosis.

Eric Dane, ‘McSteamy,’ dies at 53 after ALS battle

Eric Dane’s death on Feb. 19, 2026, felt personal for many viewers. He had been a familiar face in their living rooms for nearly four decades. His long television career began with his debut as Tad Pogue on an episode of Saved by The Bell in 1991. From there, Dane became a steady presence on-screen, with audiences coming to know versions of him that showed up on television week after week, even if they never knew him personally.  The charming “M…