Eric Dane, the actor finest recognized for his breakout function because the charming Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan on “Gray’s Anatomy” and as Cal Jacobs on “Euphoria,” handed away Thursday, his household confirmed to Individuals journal.
Dane had been identified with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s illness, in 2025. The actor introduced the prognosis again in April 2025.
“I’m grateful to have my loving household by my facet as we navigate this subsequent chapter,” he mentioned on the time. “I kindly ask that you just give my household and I privateness throughout this time.”
“With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane handed on Thursday afternoon following a brave battle with ALS. He spent his last days surrounded by expensive mates, his devoted spouse, and his two stunning daughters, Billie and Georgia, who have been the middle of his world. All through his journey with ALS, Eric turned a passionate advocate for consciousness and analysis, decided to make a distinction for others dealing with the identical combat. He can be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered at all times. Eric adored his followers and is endlessly grateful for the outpouring of affection and help he’s acquired. The household has requested for privateness as they navigate this unattainable time,” the assertion from his household mentioned.
In 2025, Dane appeared in an episode of “Sensible Minds” as a firefighter additionally battling ALS. The actor was applauded with a 10-minute standing ovation for the function.
Born in San Francisco, Dane started his profession on the display screen within the early Nineteen Nineties, shifting to Los Angeles quickly after highschool. He picked up single-episode components on collection resembling “Saved by the Bell,” “The Marvel Years,” “Married… with Kids” and “Roseanne.” He additionally appeared in a handful of TV motion pictures, resembling “Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story” and “Seduced by Insanity.”
After getting recurring roles in exhibits resembling “Gideon’s Crossing,” “The American Embassy” and “Charmed.” Then got here Dane’s declare to fame, as he started showing on “Gray’s Anatomy” as Dr. Mark Sloan as a visitor star in Season 2. Dane turned a collection common from Season 3 by Season 9.
Dane picked up a number of extra starring roles on tv over time, resembling in TNT’s “The Final Ship” and, in 2025, Prime Video’s “Countdown.” On “Euphoria,” Dane performed Cal Jacobs, father of Jacob Elordi’s Nate Jacobs. Dane reprised the function for the upcoming third season.
Dane additionally appeared on the large display screen plenty of instances. In 2006, he performed the favored mutant character Jamie Madrox (also called A number of Man) in “X-Males: The Final Stand.” He additionally acted in movies resembling “Marley & Me,” “Valentine’s Day,” “Burlesque” and, extra not too long ago, “Dangerous Boys: Experience or Die.”
