Eric Dane (Eric Dane) for starring in ” Grey’s Anatomy and EuphoriaDied on February 19 at the age of 53. He died 10 months after announcing he had ALS.if) diagnosis.
The actor’s family confirmed his death to People in a statement. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eric Dane on Thursday afternoon,” the statement read.
Reports indicate that Dane, who wowed audiences as Dr. Mark Sloan (aka McSteamy) on Grey’s Anatomy, died after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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“He spent his final days in the company of his dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world. During his battle with ALS Throughout his journey, Eric became a passionate advocate for advocacy and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same battle. He will be deeply missed and will be forever missed. Eric is adored by his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he has received as he navigates this difficult time.”
When Dane announced his ALS diagnosis, he told the publication: “I have been diagnosed with ALS. I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we begin this new chapter.”
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. According to the Mayo Clinic, it can cause a loss of muscle control.
The disease can become more severe over time. It is often called Lou Gehrig’s disease, named after the basketball player who was diagnosed with the disease. The cause of ALS is unknown, and in some cases it is hereditary.
The Mayo Clinic further states that ALS begins with muscle twitching and weakness in the arms or legs. There may even be difficulty swallowing or slurred speech. ALS ultimately affects control of the muscles people need to move, speak, eat and breathe. There is no cure for this deadly disease.
Even after announcing he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Dane pledged to continue filming the third season of Euphoria starring Sydney Sweeney.
Who is Eric Dane?
Dane was born in San Francisco in 1972. His father died of a gunshot wound when he was seven. Dane stumbled upon an acting opportunity, telling Gulf Times: “I was a water polo player in high school and my season was short and I ended up being cast as Joe Keller on All My Sons. Very seriously. I fell in love with it. I was like, this is the best feeling ever!”.
After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles and made guest appearances on shows such as “Roseanne” and “Married…with Children.” He then starred in two seasons of Charmed and made his first feature film with Baskets. In 2006, the character of Mark Sloan was introduced, and fan love made McSteamy a mainstay throughout the season. He left the show in 2012, noting that he was battling drug addiction at the time and had essentially “let it go”.
Dane married actress Rebecca Gayheart in 2004. They have two daughters: Billie and Georgia, born in 2010 and 2011 respectively. Gerhart filed for divorce in 2018, but filed for divorce again in 2025, which was rejected. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dane’s net worth is estimated to be around $7 million.
