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Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis

Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis

The actor, known for his roles in Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, was diagnosed last year with ALS.

February 20, 2026 at 02:59 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"He was the funniest man – he was such a joy to work with and I want to just remember him in that spirit."

— Patrick Dempsey , Celebrity

"During filming he'd get this twinkle in his eye and with a mischievous look, he would deliver with perfect comedic timing."

— Kim Raver , Celebrity

"I'm heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend."

— Sam Levinson , Celebrity

"My heart is with the people who were lucky enough to be his home."

— Alyssa Milano , Celebrity

"Miss you, buddy. Let's keep fighting the fight to solve ALS."

— Ashton Kutcher , Celebrity

"He was warm, generous, prepared, and so passionate about what he did."

— Nina Dobrev , Celebrity

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BBC Newsvia rss 6 quotes 6 persons

The actor, who also starred in HBO's Euphoria, battled the most common form of motor neurone disease.

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Varietyvia ai

Actor Eric Dane, known for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', has died at 53 following an ALS diagnosis.

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Associated Pressvia ai

An overview of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the disease that led to actor Eric Dane's death at 53.

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Associated Pressvia ai

Netflix has released a poignant posthumous interview with Eric Dane as part of its new series 'Famous Last Words'.

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CinemaBlendvia ai

Eric Dane, celebrated for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Euphoria', and 'The Last Ship', has died at 53 following a battle with ALS.

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Yahoo! Entertainmentvia ai

Eric Dane, the actor best known for his roles on 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', has died less than a year after revealing he had ALS.

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PBS Newsvia ai

Eric Dane, known for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', has died at 53 after a battle with ALS, becoming an advocate for the disease.

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Georgia Public Broadcastingvia ai

Eric Dane, known for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', has died at 53 after a battle with ALS, becoming an advocate for the disease.

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CNNvia ai

Actor Eric Dane, known for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', has passed away at 53 after a recent ALS diagnosis.

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The New York Times (opinion)via ai

Eric Dane, celebrated for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', has died at 53 following an ALS diagnosis.

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BBC Newsvia ai

Eric Dane, known for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', has passed away at 53 after being diagnosed with ALS.

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Associated Pressvia ai

Actor Eric Dane, known for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', has died at 53 after being diagnosed with ALS less than a year ago. He was also a prominent advocate for ALS awareness.

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Associated Pressvia ai

Friends and co-stars of Eric Dane, including Alyssa Milano and Ashton Kutcher, pay tribute to the actor following his death at 53 after an ALS diagnosis.

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Yahoo! Entertainmentvia ai

Actor Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on 'Grey's Anatomy', has died at 53 after a battle with ALS, nearly a year after his diagnosis.

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Yahoo! Entertainmentvia ai

Actor Eric Dane has died at 53 after a brief battle with ALS, a rare degenerative disease, nearly a year after his diagnosis.

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Yahoo! Entertainmentvia ai

Actor Eric Dane, who starred as Mark Sloan on 'Grey's Anatomy', has died at 53, nearly a year after revealing his ALS diagnosis.

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Associated Pressvia ai

Actor Eric Dane, known for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', has died at 53 after being diagnosed with ALS less than a year ago. He was also a prominent advocate for ALS awareness.

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Timevia ai

Following the death of actor Eric Dane at 53, tributes pour in from co-stars and fans alike, highlighting his contributions to ALS awareness and his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria'.

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AOLvia ai

Actor Eric Dane, best known for his roles on 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', has died at 53 after being diagnosed with ALS less than a year ago.

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El Paísvia ai

Eric Dane, actor known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan in 'Grey's Anatomy', has died at 53 after a battle with ALS, nearly a year after his diagnosis.

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Yahoo! Entertainmentvia ai

Acclaimed 'Grey’s Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star Eric Dane has died almost a year after he publicly announced his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis.

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Newsweekvia ai

Eric Dane, famed for his role in 'Grey's Anatomy,' dies at 53 after a battle with ALS, nearly a year after his diagnosis.

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Yahoo! Entertainmentvia ai

Eric Dane, known for 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria,' dies at 53 nearly a year after revealing his ALS diagnosis.

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KPBS Public Mediavia ai

Eric Dane, known for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria,' dies at 53 after a battle with ALS, becoming an advocate for ALS awareness.

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HuffPost Españavia ai

Eric Dane, actor known for 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria,' dies at 53 after a battle with ALS, nearly a year after his diagnosis.

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Yahoo! Entertainmentvia ai

Actor Eric Dane, known for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', has passed away at 53 after a recent ALS diagnosis. His family confirmed the news on February 19, 2026.

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Yahoo! Entertainmentvia ai

Actor Eric Dane, known for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', has passed away at 53 after a recent ALS diagnosis. His family confirmed the news on February 19, 2026.

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Los Angeles Timesvia ai

Actor Eric Dane, known for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', has passed away at 53 after a recent ALS diagnosis. His family confirmed the news on February 19, 2026.

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