"His representatives said Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig's disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis. "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," said a statement that requested privacy for his family."
"Dane developed a devoted fanbase when his big break arrived in the mid-2000s: He was cast as Dr. Mark Sloan, aka McSteamy, on the ABC medical drama "Grey's Anatomy," a role he would play from 2006 until 2012 and reprise in 2021. Although his character was killed off on the show after a plane crash, Dane's character left an indelible mark on the still-running show: Seattle Grace Hospital became Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital."
"In 2019, he did a complete 180 from the charming McSteamy and became the troubled Cal Jacobs in HBO's provocative drama "Euphoria," a role he continued in up until his death. Dane also starred as Tom Chandler, the captain of a U.S. Navy destroyer at sea after a global catastrophe wiped out most of the world's population, in the TNT drama "The Last Ship." In 2017, production was halted as Dane battled depression."
Eric Dane died at 53 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis less than a year after his diagnosis announcement in April 2025. He spent his final days with friends, his wife, and daughters Billie and Georgia. Dane became an advocate for ALS awareness and research during his illness and expressed gratitude for fans' support. He rose to fame as Dr. Mark Sloan (McSteamy) on Grey's Anatomy from 2006 to 2012, reprising the role in 2021. He portrayed Cal Jacobs on Euphoria and starred as Tom Chandler on The Last Ship, with production halted in 2017 as he battled depression.
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