Eric Dane's celebrity friends and former castmates have been left heartbroken over his death at age 53, with Ashton Kutcher leading emotional tributes to the late actor.
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The Euphoria star's passing was confirmed by his loved ones on Thursday in a statement - less than one year after he announced his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis.
Dane was known for a multitude of roles throughout his Hollywood career, including his portrayal of Dr. Mark Sloan (also known as McSteamy) on Grey's Anatomy.
Kutcher took to X shortly after learning the devastating news of Dane's passing and wrote, 'The Franklin strip fanatics fantasy football league will miss Mr. Eric Dane.
'We know you'll be watching from the booth. Miss you, buddy. Let's keep fighting the fight to solve ALS.'
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Kutcher and Dane had previously starred together on the 2010 rom-com film Valentine's Day.
Eric Dane's celebrity friends and former castmates have been left heartbroken over his death at age 53, with Ashton Kutcher leading emotional tributes to the late actor; Dane seen in 2022 in L.A.
Kutcher took to X shortly after learning the devastating news of Dane's passing and wrote, 'The Franklin strip fanatics fantasy football league will miss Mr. Eric Dane'
Nina Dobrev shared a message to her Instagram stories alongside a behind-the-scenes image of Dane. The pair had previously worked on the 2022 movie Redeeming Love.
She penned, 'Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Eric. He was warm, generous, prepared, and so passionate about what he did.
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'He led with kindness and made everyone on our set feel seen. ALS is a cruel and unforgiving disease.'
The Vampire Diaries alum added, 'May his memory inspire more research, awareness, and progress toward a cure. He will be deeply missed. Sending love and heartfelt condolensces to his family.'
Sam Levinson - the creator of the HBO Max series Euphoria - has also broken his silence on the late star's death. Dane had played the role of Cal Jacobs on the series.
'I'm heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Eric. Working with him was an honor,' Levinson told Variety.
'Being his friend was a gift. Eric's family is in our prayers. May his memory be for a blessing.'
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His family said in a statement on Thursday, 'With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS.
'We know you'll be watching from the booth. Miss you, buddy. Let's keep fighting the fight to solve ALS,' Kutcher added
She penned, 'Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Eric. He was warm, generous, prepared, and so passionate about what he did'
'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.'
They added, '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.
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'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.'
The award-winning actor is survived by his two teenage daughters, Billie Beatrice, 15, and Georgia Geraldine, 13, and his wife, Rebecca Gayheart.
ALS is 'a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord' and can 'cause loss of muscle control,' per Mayo Clinic.
Dane announced his diagnosis with the disease last year in April.
Just a few months later in June, he had lost function of his right arm and hand. By October he was in a wheelchair.
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