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

"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

"Some of you may know me from TV shows, such as ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ which I play a doctor. But I am here today to speak briefly as a patient battling ALS."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"Rest in Peace Buddy."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"I don't think this is the end of my story. And whether it is or it isn't, I'm gonna carry that idea with me."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"It’s a very complicated relationship, one that’s confusing for people. Our love may not be romantic, but it’s a familial love."

— Rebecca Gayheart , Celebrity

"We really figured out the formula to staying a family and I think our kids are benefiting greatly from it and we are as well."

— Rebecca Gayheart , Celebrity

"I have been diagnosed with ALS."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to set of Euphoria next week."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"I'm fairly limited in what I can do physically as an actor, but I still have my brain, and I still have my speech."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"I think it's imperative that I share my journey with as many people as I can, because I don't feel like my life is about me anymore."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"I'm not about to concede my purpose to some disease."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"I want to capture the moments that shaped me — the beautiful days, the hard ones, the ones I never took for granted — so that if nothing else, people who read it will remember what it means to live with heart."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"I can’t stop seeing that spark in Eric’s eye right before he’d say something that would either make you spit out your drink or rethink your entire perspective."

— Alyssa Milano , Celebrity

"RIP, Buddy. Me and @realericdane played brothers years ago in a beautiful movie called, Wedding Wars."

— John Stamos , Celebrity

"He was the funniest man – he was such a joy to work with and I want to just remember him in that spirit because any time he was on set, he brought so much fun to it."

— Patrick Dempsey , Celebrity

"Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift."

— Sam Levinson , Celebrity

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

— Alyssa Milano , Celebrity

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

— Nina Dobrev , Celebrity

"Con gran pesar, comunicamos que Eric Dane falleció el jueves por la tarde tras una valiente batalla contra la ELA."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"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."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"For years, I would wander off mentally, lost in my head for long chunks of time, wallowing in worry and self-pity, shame and doubt."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"Fall in love with something. Find your passion, your joy. Find the thing that makes you want to get up in the morning."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"I'm angry because, you know, my father was taken from me when I was young, and now, you know, there's a very good chance I'm going to be taken from my girls while they're very young."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"I want to capture the moments that shaped me — the beautiful days, the hard ones, the ones I never took for granted — so that if nothing else, people who read it will remember what it means to live with heart."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"El actor murió rodeado de sus seres queridos tras 'una valiente batalla' contra la enfermedad."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"It's hard, but I learned to do that."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"Fall in love with something."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"The best of them will give back to you."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"I'm angry because, you know, my father was taken from me when I was young."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"We are best of friends. We are really close. We are great coparents."

— Rebecca Gayheart , Celebrity

"I have been diagnosed with ALS."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"I think when the lights go out, it’s over."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"The guest needs to be totally safe to speak honestly and say whatever they want and know that they’re leaving something for people to experience with them not here."

— Brad Falchuk , Celebrity

"Very, very few people have seen it and very, very few people even know who’s done it."

— Brad Falchuk , Celebrity

"Famous people don’t often get an opportunity to speak honestly about themselves and about what they think in the world."

— Brad Falchuk , Celebrity

"With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"He was the funniest man – he was such a joy to work with and I want to just remember him in that spirit because any time he was on set, he brought so much fun to it."

— 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, a line of dialogue that would floor you."

— Kim Raver , Celebrity

"I'm heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend. Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift."

— Sam Levinson , Celebrity

"When it came to his daughters and Rebecca, everything in him softened."

— Alyssa Milano , Celebrity

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

— Nina Dobrev , Celebrity

"Some of you may know me from TV shows, such as 'Grey's Anatomy,' which I play a doctor. But I am here today to speak briefly as a patient battling ALS."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity

"I want to capture the moments that shaped me — the beautiful days, the hard ones, the ones I never took for granted — so that if nothing else, people who read it will remember what it means to live with heart."

— Eric Dane , Celebrity