Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan on the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, has died at the age of 53 after what his family called a “courageous battle with ALS.”
Dane revealed last April that he was diagnosed with the degenerative nervous system disease.
“With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” his family said in a statement to People. “He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world.”
Years after his six-season run on Grey’s Anatomy as a main cast member, Dane was introduced as Cal Jacobs on the hit drama Euphoria in 2019.
Dane also appeared inthe 2006 film X-Men: The Last Stand and the 2010 romantic comedy Valentine’s Day.
“Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight,” his family said. He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.”
Eric Dane dies at age 53
Eric Dane, known for his roles in hit TV shows Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, has died at age 53.
Dane revealed last April that he was diagnosed with ALS, a degenerative nervous system disease.
“He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world,” his family said in a statement to People.
Rachel Dobkin20 February 2026 03:03
