Actor Eric Dane is useless after a battle with ALS. He was 53.
Dane’s household confirmed the information on Thursday, February 19, in an announcement to Us Weekly.
“With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane handed on Thursday afternoon following a brave battle with ALS,” the assertion learn. “He spent his last days surrounded by expensive buddies, his devoted spouse, and his two lovely 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 will likely be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered all the time. Eric adored his followers and is endlessly grateful for the outpouring of affection and help he’s obtained. The household has requested for privateness as they navigate this not possible time.”
Dane — finest identified for his roles on Gray’s Anatomy, Euphoria and The Final Ship — revealed his ALS prognosis in April 2025.
“I’ve been recognized with ALS,” he instructed Individuals in an announcement on the time. “I’m grateful to have my loving household by my facet as we navigate this subsequent chapter.”
Dane additionally shared that he deliberate to maintain appearing in the interim, confirming that he would quickly start filming season 3 of Euphoria.
“I really feel lucky that I’m able to proceed working and am wanting ahead to returning to (the) set of Euphoria subsequent week,” the assertion continued. “I kindly ask that you simply give my household and I privateness throughout this time.”
IF — amyotrophic lateral sclerosisoften known as Lou Gehrig’s illness — is an incurable nervous system illness that impacts nerve cells within the mind and spinal wire, resulting in the lack of muscle management over time.
Eric Dane had been candid about his well being through the years, together with his ALS prognosis. The Gray’s Anatomy and Charmed alum introduced the information of his prognosis in April 2025 in an announcement to Individuals. “I’ve been recognized with ALS. I’m grateful to have my loving household by my facet as we navigate (…)
Dane is survived by spouse Rebecca Gayheart — whom he married in October 2004 — and their two daughtersBillie and Georgia, whom the pair welcomed in March 2010 and December 2011, respectively.
One month earlier than Dane publicly shared his ALS prognosis, Gayheart filed to dismiss their divorce proceedings in March 2025 after initially taking steps to legally finish their marriage in February 2018.
“We’re better of buddies. We’re actually shut. We’re nice coparents,” Gayheart instructed AND! Information in April 2025 of her dynamic with Dane after their separation. “We actually discovered the components to staying a household and I feel our youngsters are benefiting tremendously from it and we’re as nicely.”
From Lou Gehrig in 1939 to Eric Dane in 2025, celebrities have publicly handled what’s now generally known as ALS for many years. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), additionally known as Lou Gehrig’s Illness, is a terminal neurodegenerative dysfunction. The illness causes the person to progressively lose management of their muscle groups, starting progressively with muscle stiffness or (…)
Regardless of their tough patch, Gayheart seen her and Dane’s marriage in a optimistic gentle.
“I feel it’s essential to not take a look at a relationship that ends as a failure. It’s only a season. It wasn’t a failure. It was an enormous success,” she added. “We have been married for, I imply, we’re nonetheless married, however collectively for 15 years and we had two lovely children so I feel that’s a profitable relationship, and that’s how we take a look at it.”
Born in San Francisco in November 1972, Dane landed roles on Gideon’s Crossing and Charmed earlier than his 2005 breakthrough as Dr. Mark Sloan on Gray’s Anatomy. The season 2 guest-star gig morphed right into a sequence common place starting in season 3. Whereas Dane left the ABC medical drama throughout season 9 in 2012, he briefly returned throughout season 17 in 2021.
Dane went on to star as Tom Chandler on the TNT drama sequence The Final Ship from 2014 to 2018 and as Cal Jacobs on HBO’s hit present Euphoriawhich premiered in 2019. His movie credit embody 2006’s X-Males: The Final Stand2008’s Marley & Me2010’s Valentine’s Day and Burlesque and 2024’s Unhealthy Boys: Journey or Die.