The 'Grey’s Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' actor passed away due to respiratory failure, with ALS as an underlying cause of death.
at age 53 years old, passed away from respiratory failure, according to The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health in a death certificate, as“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 on news of his death.
Dane revealed in April 2025 that he had been battling ALS, and had experienced symptoms for a year and a half until that point from the rare degenerative disease.One of Eric Dane's Final Roles Was Boosting Visibility for ALS: "Used His Platform Not for Attention, But for Action" During his Hollywood career, the San Francisco native became well known for playing the character of Dr. Mark Sloan, also dubbed “McSteamy,” on the medical drama, ending the episode with a voiceover as his character records his speech into a voice-making app some patients use when they lose the ability to speak. That was part of an effort by Dane thanks to his career to bring awareness to ALS. “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. 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. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time,” Dane’s family said in the Feb. 19 statement.Jack Schlossberg Slams “Fiction” ‘Love Story,’ Urges Ryan Murphy to Donate to JFK Library, “Do Something About Getting Trump Out of Power”Actor Awards Snubs and Surprises: Timothée Chalamet Loses Second Lead Actor Prize in a Row; Keri Russell Nabs Unexpected WinThe Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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