Eric Dane obit

Eric Dane Dies After ALS Diagnosis: ‘Euphoria’ & ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Was 53

He was not on the list. 

Eric Dane, the actor known for his roles in Euphoria and Grey’s Anatomy, has died. He was 53.

Following the actor’s ALS diagnosis, which he has opened up about over the past year, his family announced that he died on Thursday.

“With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” they said in a statement to People. “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.”

The family 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.”

Last April, Dane announced his diagnosis, noting that he was “able to continue working” and “looking forward to returning” to his role as Cal Jacobs on Season 3 of HBO’s Euphoria, which filmed last year.

Dane continued working through his disease, for which he raised awareness in a guest spot on Brilliant Minds, playing a patient with ALS.

“I wake up every day and I’m immediately reminded that this is happening,” he said on Good Morning America. “It’s not a dream. I don’t think this is the end of my story. I don’t feel like this is the end of me.”

Born Nov. 9, 1972 in San Francisco, Dane made his onscreen debut in a 1991 episode of Saved by the Bell, also appearing in episodes of The Wonder Years, Married… with Children, Roseanne, Charmed and Las Vegas.

Dane’s breakout role came as Dr. Mark ‘McSteamy’ Sloan on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, appearing on the Shondaland medical drama from 2006 to 2012.

He also appeared in films like X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), Marley & Me (2008), Burlesque (2010), Americana (2023) and Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)

Dane is survived by actress wife Rebecca Gayheart and their two daughters.

Actor

Euphoria

Cal Jacobs

ReleasedTV Series

2026

8 episodes

 

Family Secrets

Post-production

 

Brilliant Minds (2024)

Brilliant Minds

7.1

TV Series

Matthew Ramati

2025

1 episode

 

Jensen Ackles, Eric Dane, Jonathan Togo, Jessica Camacho, Elliot Knight, Uli Latukefu, and Violett Beane in Countdown (2025)

Countdown

6.8

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2025

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Ray Nicholson and Samara Weaving in Borderline (2025)

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5.5

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2025

 

Edward James Olmos, Eric Dane, KJ Apa, and Maia Reficco in One Fast Move (2024)

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5.0

Dean Miller

2024

 

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

6.5

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2024

 

Ray Liotta, Eric Dane, and Odeya Rush in Dangerous Waters (2023)

Dangerous Waters

5.3

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2023

 

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Americana

5.9

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2023

 

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Little Dixie

4.9

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2023

 

Eric Dane, Jorge Diaz, Allen Maldonado, Jenna Ortega, Bella Ortiz, and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. in American Carnage (2022)

American Carnage

5.0

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Euphoria

8.2

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Cal Jacobs

2019–2022

13 episodes

 

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Redeeming Love

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2022

 

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The Ravine

4.5

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2006–2021

139 episodes

 

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CO CDR Tom ChandlerTom ChandlerAdmiral Tom Chandler

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Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Alex Borstein, and Seth MacFarlane in Family Guy (1999)

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8.1

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Eric Dane (voice)

2018

1 episode

 

Eric Dane and Natalie Zea in Grey Lady (2017)

Grey Lady

4.4

Doyle

2017

 

Kathleen Robertson and Eric Dane in The Fixer (2015)

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5.8

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Burlesque

6.4

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2010

 

Julia Roberts, Kathy Bates, Patrick Dempsey, Hector Elizondo, Queen Latifah, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Ashton Kutcher, Bradley Cooper, Eric Dane, Emma Roberts, and Taylor Lautner in Valentine's Day (2010)

Valentine's Day

5.8

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2010

 

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6.8

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2009–2010

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7.0

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2008

 

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6.0

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2006

 

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2006

 

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6.6

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2006

 

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Multiple Man (voice)

2006

 

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2005

 

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2005

 

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2004

 

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1992

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7.1

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1991

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Producer

Eric Dane in The Last Ship (2014)

The Last Ship

7.4

TV Series

producer

2015–2018

35 episodes

 

Soundtrack

James Pickens Jr., Ellen Pompeo, and Chandra Wilson in Grey's Anatomy (2005)

Grey's Anatomy

7.6

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performer: "How To Save A Life" (uncredited)

2011

1 episode

 

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special thanks

2022

 

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2018

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Self

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3.2

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2025

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4.4

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2025

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Good Men (2024)

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2024

 

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Made in Hollywood

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2024

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5.7

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2016

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2016

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Clinton Kelly, Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, and Daphne Oz in The Chew (2011)

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2015–2016

2 episodes

 

The 2th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards

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2016

 

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2015

1 episode

 

ScreenSlam (2010)

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5.4

TV Series

Self

2015

1 episode

 

The 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2015)

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2015

 

People Magazine Awards

4.9

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Self

2014

 

Mauricio Mancera in El Hormiguero MX (2014)

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Self - Guest

2014

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2014

1 episode

 

Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo Rodriguez in Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

6.4

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Richard R. Lee, Veronica Castro, and Lori Rosales in Sidewalks Entertainment (1994)

Sidewalks Entertainment

4.5

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Self - Guest

2014

1 episode

 

The View (1997)

The View

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2014

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The 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards

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6.5

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6.4

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2010

 

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Video

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Video

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2008

 

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7.3

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2008

 

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3.7

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2008

 

14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2008)

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2008

 

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7.4

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2007

 

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2007

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2007

 

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2007

 

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2007

 

The 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards (2007)

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2007

 

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6.9

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2006

 

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1 episode

 

Love Chain (2003)

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7.0

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James Pickens Jr., Ellen Pompeo, and Chandra Wilson in Grey's Anatomy (2005)

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2012–2021

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Grey's Anatomy: Post-Op (2017)

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2017

1 episode

 

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7.1

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2014

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E! Special: Burlesque (2011)

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8.9

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2011

 

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7.7

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2007

 

Grey's Anatomy: Come Rain or Shine (2007)

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2007

 

Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Grey's Anatomy: Every Moment Counts (2007)

Grey's Anatomy: Every Moment Counts

7.9

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2007

 

Grey's Anatomy: Complications of the Heart

8.2

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2006

 

Getting Into Grey's Anatomy

8.4

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2006

 

Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs, and Shannen Doherty in Charmed (1998)

Charmed

7.2

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Jason Dean (archive footage)

2006

1 episode