Eric Dane, best known for “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria,” passed away on Feb. 19, 2026, 10 months after announcing his ALS diagnosis. He was 53 years old.
Dane’s family released a statement in which they shared that “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.”
Scroll through the gallery below to view his life in pictures.
Dane and Rebecca Gayheart attended the 3rd Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in Beverly Hills in 2004. WireImage
Eric and Rebecca attended the Los Angeles premiere of “Dreamgirls” in 2006. FilmMagic
Dane, seen here in 2007, played Dr. Mark Sloan on “Grey’s Anatomy.” Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
Dane and Patrick Dempsey pose in the audience during the 33rd Annual People’s Choice Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 9, 2007 in Los Angeles. F. Micelotta
Dane and his wife Rebecca Gayheart attended the Disney Live! Mickey’s Music festival at Madison Square Garden on March 23, 2013 in New York City. Getty Images
Dane is seen carrying his daughter Billie Beatrice Dane on February 16, 2014 in Los Angeles. GC Images
Rebecca Gayheart and Dane attended the 16th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball on June 3, 2017 in Los Angeles. Alberto E. Rodriguez
Dane attended the premiere of HBO’s “Euphoria” during the ATX Television Festival in 2019 in Austin, Texas. Getty Images for FIJI Water
Dane is seen here in Season 1 of HBO’s “Euphoria” in 2019. Eddy Chen/HBO
Dane is pictured here with Rebecca Gayheart and their children in 2022. rebeccagayheartdane/Instagram
Dane attended the HBO Max FYC event for “Euphoria” at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles. Getty Images
Eric is seen here in Season 2 of HBO’s “Euphoria” in 2022. Eddy Chen/HBO
Billie Beatrice Dane, Eric Dane and Georgia Geraldine Dane attended the Los Angeles premiere of “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” in 2024. FilmMagic
Dane attended the premiere of “Countdown” on June 18, 2025 in Los Angeles. Getty Images for Prime Video
Dane spoke about his ALS diagnosis during a news conference to discuss health insurance at the Department of Health and Human Services Headquarters in Washington, DC, on June 23, 2025. AFP via Getty Images
Dane is seen here in Season 2 of the series “Brilliant Minds” in 2025. Pief Weyman/NBC via Getty Images
Dane was photographed at the St. Regis in Washington, DC on September 30, 2025. The Washington Post via Getty Images
Eric, Rebecca Gayheart, and daughter Georgia Dean enjoyed a dinner outing at Sushi Park in West Hollywood in October 2025. VEGAN / BACKGRID
