"Born in San Francisco in 1972, Dane grew up as a school athlete though he eventually fell in love with acting, and after he relocated to Los Angeles in his early 20s, he began racking up credits in film & television in the '90s and early 2000s, including a two-season arc on the hit fantasy series Charmed. But everything really changed when he guest-starred in an episode of medical drama Grey's Anatomy in '06 as Dr. Mark Sloan,"
"whose iconic entrance into a scene-stepping of a steamy shower in nothing but a towel-earned him the nickname "McSteamy" and no doubt inspired many a gay awakening. His character was such a hit with fans that Dane joined the cast full-time the following season and remained a regular presence on the show through 2012. Your dose of fabulosi-TEA Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer."
Eric Dane died at age 53 less than a year after revealing a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was born in San Francisco in 1972 and began his acting career after moving to Los Angeles in his early 20s, building film and television credits through the 1990s and early 2000s, including a two-season arc on Charmed. Dane gained widespread fame as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy, where his towel entrance earned the nickname "McSteamy" and led to a full-time role through 2012. He appeared in the made-for-TV romantic comedy Wedding Wars, demonstrated visible support for LGBTQ+ causes, and played Cal Jacobs in Euphoria. John Stamos remembered him as a "good guy" gone "too soon."
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