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, who was catapulted to fame after starring as the heartthrob McSteamy on , has died at 53.
The actor's death was announced on Thursday, less than a year after he revealed that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
'With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,' his family said in a statement on Thursday.
'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 continued. '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.
'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,' their statement concluded.
The award-winning actor is survived by his two teenage daughters, Billie Beatrice, 15, and Georgia Geraldine, 13, and his wife, .
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Eric Dane, who was catapulted to fame after starring as the heartthrob McSteamy on Grey's Anatomy, has died at 53. The actor's death was announced on Thursday, less than a year after he revealed that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); pictured in June 2025 in LA
Eric Dane has died aged 52 following a battle with ALS
The beloved actor is survived by his two teenage daughters, Billie Beatrice, 15, and Georgia, 13
ALS is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control and paralysis as it gets worse over time, per Mayo Clinic.
Dane announced his diagnosis with the disease in April. By June, he revealed that he had lost function of his right arm and hand and by October he was in a wheelchair.
Born on November 9, 1972, Dane moved to at the age of 21 to pursue a career in Hollywood.
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Dane famously protrayed Dr Mark Sloan in the medical drama Grey's Anatomy
His character proved so popular with viewers that he was promoted to a series regular
More recently, Dane played strict and demanding father Cal Jacobs in the HBO series Euphoria
In 2010, he starred alongside Jessica Alba, Kathy Bates, Jessica Biel, and Bradley Cooper in the romcom, Valentine's Day.
