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Eric Dane’s Death Certificate Lists Respiratory Failure, With ALS as Underlying Cause

People published the document, offering the first official medical confirmation after his family’s Feb. 19 announcement.

Overview

  • The certificate, reported Monday, identifies respiratory failure as the immediate cause and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis as an underlying condition.
  • People obtained the record, with TMZ and international outlets citing its contents in follow-up reports.
  • Eric Dane, 53, had publicly disclosed an ALS diagnosis in April 2025 after a protracted period of medical evaluation.
  • He continued working on projects such as HBO’s Euphoria and used interviews to describe his declining mobility and to advocate for ALS awareness and research.
  • His family said he died on Feb. 19 surrounded by loved ones and requested privacy, noting he is survived by Rebecca Gayheart and their daughters, Billie and Georgia.