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Published Feb 19, 2026, 9:21 PM EST
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Beloved Grey's Anatomy actor, Eric Dane, has sadly passed away.
The actor is best known for playing Dr. Mark "McSteamy" Sloan in the hit medical drama, Grey's Anatomy. The news of his passing comes after he publicly revealed his ALS diagnosis 10 months ago. Despite his battle against the disease, he continued to work on television in shows such as Euphoria.
Dane, who passed away on February 19, 2026, was only 53 years old. His family confirmed the news to People in a statement:
With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS. 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. 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.
Following his announcement, Dane also became a leading voice in the fight against the disease. He collaborated with I AM ALS on the “Push for Progress” initiative, which was working to secure $1 billion in federal funding for research. He was also actively campaigning for the reauthorization of the ACT for ALS Act (legislation aimed at improving care for those with neurodegenerative diseases) to expand treatment options for patients.
Additionally, Dane spread the word and raised awareness about ALS and supported patients through Target ALS, which raised $500,000 for research by the end of last year. His actions were recognized and celebrated in 2025 when he was named Advocate of the Year by the ALS Network.
Dane has become an iconic household name, especially when it comes to TV. The actor has also starred in several major films. In 2006, he appeared in the comic book-inspired X-Men: The Last Stand. The actor portrayed Jamie Madrox, also known as Multiple Man, a mutant who could create duplicates of himself.
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November 9, 1972
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San Francisco, California, USA
Notable Projects
Marley & Me, The Last Ship, Euphoria
Height
6 feet 1 inch
Professions
Actor, Producer
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