Eric Dane, Star of 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria,' Dies at 53 After Battle with ALS

Los Angeles. Famed American television series actor Eric Dane, known for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria,' has passed away at the age of 53. His family confirmed that Dane died on Thursday afternoon after battling a serious illness like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for a long time.

Dane had revealed just a year ago that he was diagnosed with this fatal neurological disease. In his final period, he dedicated his remaining life to raising awareness about this disease and amplifying the voices of those affected. According to the statement released by his family, Dane's wife Rebecca Gayheart and his two daughters, Billie and Georgia, were with him in his final moments.

Born in California, Dane began his acting career in 1993 with 'The Wonder Years.' However, he gained worldwide recognition for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan (Dr. McSteamy) in 'Grey's Anatomy.' Subsequently, he played the role of Cal Jacobs in HBO's youth-centric drama 'Euphoria.' He also worked in popular series such as 'The Last Ship' and 'Charmed,' as well as successful films like 'Marley & Me' and 'Valentine's Day.'

In an interview with Good Morning America last year, Dane expressed significant anger towards his disease. Having lost his father at a young age, he stated that the fear of having to leave his daughters at a young age was driving him to distraction. ALS is a fatal disease that gradually paralyzes the body's muscles, causing the patient to lose the ability to speak, walk, and even breathe.