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Eric Dane’s Cause of Death Confirmed as Respiratory Failure Linked to ALS

The official death certificate corroborates earlier disclosures about his neurodegenerative illness.

Overview

  • A Los Angeles County death certificate obtained by People lists respiratory failure as the immediate cause with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis as the underlying condition.
  • Dane died on Feb. 19 in Los Angeles at age 53, with his family saying he spent his final days surrounded by loved ones and asking for privacy.
  • He publicly revealed his ALS diagnosis in April 2025 and became an advocate for awareness and research as his condition progressed.
  • Weeks before his death, he withdrew from an ALS Network gala due to the physical realities of the disease, according to the organization.
  • His legacy continues through a posthumous Netflix interview, an upcoming Euphoria season in which he appears, and a memoir scheduled for late 2026.