Eric Dane, Beloved Star of Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, Dead at 53

Eric Dane, greatest recognized for his roles on Gray’s Anatomy and Euphoria has handed away at solely 53 following a public battle with ALS. His household confirmed his demise to Individuals Journal with an announcement:

“With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane handed on Thursday afternoon following a brave battle with ALS. He spent his remaining days surrounded by expensive buddies, his devoted spouse, and his two lovely daughters, Billie and Georgia, who had been the middle of his world.”

Dane was dealt a nasty hand by destiny, with the actor having actually began to come back into his personal as a famous character actor following the success of Euphoria, the place he performed Cal Jacobs, the deeply closeted father of Jacob Elordi’s violent, homophobic Nate. Earlier than that, Dane was greatest recognized for his future on Gray’s Anatomy, the place he performed Dr. Mark Sloan, aka Dr. McSteamy, for 139 episodes over six seasons. Whereas that was the function that put him on the map, Dane had been kicking round Hollywood for a few years prior, having guest-starred on every little thing from The Marvel Years, Married… with Youngsters, and Saved by the Bell, amongst many others, earlier than touchdown a recurring function on Charmed. On the large display, he performed an necessary function within the cult traditional horror movie Feast and was additionally A number of Man in X-Males: The Final Stand.

His success on Gray’s Anatomy propelled him to roles in rom-coms like Valentine’s Day and Burlesque, earlier than he took one other lead function on TV’s The Final Ship, which ran for 4 seasons. But simply when it appeared his profession was winding down, Dane nabbed his function on Euphoria. Whereas initially portrayed as considerably unsympathetic, showrunner Sam Levinson clearly observed how compelling Dane had grow to be within the function, with him taking over a extra nuanced and expanded half in Euphoria Season 2. The efficiency earned him important raves and appeared to kick off a second act in his profession enjoying robust guys, with him portraying the villain in Dangerous Boys: Experience or Die, in addition to a extra heroic function within the Samara Weaving-led Borderline. He additionally co-starred on the Amazon Prime Video collection Countdown, which ran for a single season (you may see our interview with Dane embedded under).

It was solely ten months in the past that Dane made his battle with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) public, having first began to exhibit signs in the summertime of 2024. By the point he went public, he had misplaced the operate of his proper arm and hand, however however he continued to behave. He guest-starred on Good Minds as a firefighter identified with ALS, whereas additionally reprising his function as Cal within the upcoming third season of Euphoria, which begins airing in April. Hopefully, it proved to be a becoming end to a profession reduce brief far too early. Dane was married to actress Rebecca Gayheart, who was steadfast in her assist all through his sickness, and he’s survived by two daughters.

Right here is the remainder of his household’s assertion to Individuals:

“All through his journey with ALS, Eric grew to become a passionate advocate for consciousness and analysis, decided to make a distinction for others going through the identical battle. He might be deeply missed and lovingly remembered all the time. Eric adored his followers and is ceaselessly grateful for the outpouring of affection and assist he’s acquired. The household has requested for privateness as they navigate this unattainable time.”