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‘Euphoria’ Cast Reacts to Eric Dane’s Death at Age 53: Sydney Sweeney, More

Eric Dane, who publicly battled ALS and returned to work shortly after diagnosis, is honored by Euphoria cast and HBO following his death at 53.

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The Euphoria cast is honoring costar Eric Dane after his death at age 53 following a battle with ALS. Dane, who played Jacob Elordi’s father, Cal, since season 1, announced his diagnosis shortly before production began on the show’s final episodes. “I have been diagnosed with ALS,” he said in an April 2025 statement ahead of season 3. “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter. I feel fortunate that I am …
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Eric Dane left us on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The actor was fighting Charcot's disease, a rare neurodegenerative disease. But before his death, the one whom the general public loved in Grey的s Anatomy could turn the season 3 of Euphoria and resume his role as Cal Jacobs?

This is Eric Dane, 53 years old. Ten months ago he had announced that he suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. His character as doctor Mark “McSteamy” Sloan catapulted him to fame. He also starred in Euphoria. Eric Dane, who achieved international fame for his fiery character Marc Sloan in the extensive Grey’s Anatomy series, died Thursday at age 53. The actor had moved Hollywood and its fans ten months ago when he revealed his diagnosis …

Eric Dane died on February 19 at his 53 years after fighting for almost a year with Amiotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ELA), a neurodegenerative disease of which the actor was a spokesperson to raise awareness, generate more research and raise funds during his last months of life. Dane, remembered for his role as Dr. Mc. Steamy at Grey’s Anatomy, continued to work even after his diagnosis. One of the most successful and expected projects in which he…

HBO lamented Eric Dane’s death with a message confirming that the actor was able to finish recording the entire third season of “Euphoria”, so he assured that he will be in the series. “We are deeply saddened by the news of Eric Dane’s death. He was an amazing talent and HBO was fortunate enough to work with him in three seasons of Euphoria. We accompanied his loved ones in these difficult moments,” the streaming platform assured. The platform’s…

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