Eric Dane, Dr. McSteamy of 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, dies of ALS at 53

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Actor Eric Dane, best known for wooing “Grey’s Anatomy” audiences as plastic surgeon Dr.Mark “McSteamy” Sloan, has died following a public battle with ALS.

A TV star whose career spanned from “Saved by the Bell” to “Euphoria” and beyond, Dane died Thursday, his publicist announced in a statement.He was 53.

“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,” the statement reads.

“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.”Dane publicized his ALS diagnosis in April 2025.

A former competitive swimmer and water polo player, he said ALS — also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease — initially caused the right side of his body to stop working.Prior to his death, the actor channeled his personal experiences with the condition to portray a firefighter living with ALS on TV and advocated for legislation related to the condition.

Entertainment & Arts Eric Dane speaks to Rep.Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) about continuing the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act, which is set to expire in 2026.In Shonda Rhimes’ “Grey’s Anatomy,” Dane’s Sloan was a welcome addition to Seattle Grace Hospital’s staff of heartthrobs who couldn’t seem to keep their gloved hands off each other amid shifts of wild and dramatic cases.

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