Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, dies at 53

""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 representatives said in a statement. "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," it said. "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," it added."

""What is ALS? ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is an incurable condition that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It interferes with a person's ability to walk, talk and eventually breathe without assistance. Most patients die within three to five years of diagnosis.""

"Dane rose to fame in the mid-2000s as the handsome Dr. Mark Sloan on ABC's medical soap opera "Grey's Anatomy." Nicknamed "McSteamy," Dane portrayed Sloan as the head of plastic surgery at the fictional hospital that forms the setting for the show. That hospital was later renamed after his character, who died from injuries sustained in a plane crash in season 9 (2012) of the show. Dane reprised his role in 2021. The show remains one of the longest-running scripted American television series and rolled out season 22 late last year."

Eric Dane died at 53 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He announced his diagnosis in April last year and became an advocate for ALS awareness and research, traveling to Washington, DC, to meet with lawmakers. He spent his final days surrounded by friends, his wife, and his two daughters, Billie and Georgia. Dane rose to fame as Dr. Mark Sloan ("McSteamy") on Grey's Anatomy and earned global attention for his role as Cal Jacobs on HBO's Euphoria. ALS is incurable, affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, impairs walking, speaking and breathing, and most patients die within three to five years of diagnosis.

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