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Grey’s Anatomy actor Eric Dane dead at 53 after ALS battle

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 20, 2026 at 05:20 AM
Grey’s Anatomy actor Eric Dane dead at 53 after ALS battle
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Actor Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan ("McSteamy") on *Grey's Anatomy*, died on Thursday at age 53 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dane, who also starred in *Euphoria*, was diagnosed with ALS less than a year prior to his death. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive disease that affects the connection between the brain and muscles. Dane's family stated that he passed away surrounded by friends and family, including his wife and two daughters. Throughout his battle with ALS, Dane became an advocate for awareness and research for the disease.

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