Eric Dane, the handsome and hunky actor who steamed up primetime TV on “Grey’s Anatomy” at the height of the show’s popularity, has died, according to his publicist. He was 53.
“With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS.
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,” the statement read.
Dane announced he was living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, in 2025. Following his diagnosis, he “became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight,” the statement added.
“He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always,” the statement added. “Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.”
Dane enjoyed a robust TV and film career that began in the early 1990s. He had bit parts in popular series, including “The Wonder Years” and “Roseanne,” before a multi-episode arc in the early aughts on “Gideon’s Crossing.”
Meatier roles followed, including that of Jason Dean on “Charmed” in 2003, before he took on the role of smoldering Dr. Mark Sloan on Shondaland megahit “Grey’s Anatomy” on ABC, beginning in 2006.
Earning the moniker “McSteamy” on screen, it stuck off-screen, too. Dane became a fixture of the medical drama from seasons 3 through 9, when his character was written off, dying from injuries sustained in a plane crash.
