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Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria Actor Eric Dane Dies at 53 From ALS Complications

He revealed his illness in 2025, becoming a prominent voice for awareness and research.

Overview

  • His family confirmed he died on February 19 and said he spent his final days with loved ones, requesting privacy.
  • Dane rose to fame as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy and later earned recognition for roles in Euphoria and The Last Ship.
  • Patrick Dempsey said Dane was bedridden in the week before his death and was beginning to lose the ability to speak and swallow, according to a radio interview.
  • Media reports say Johnny Depp offered Dane rent‑free use of a Los Angeles home to ease financial strain from care costs.
  • A posthumous interview appears in Netflix's Famous Last Words series, with a memoir planned for release by late 2026.