Euphoria

Euphoria is a popular HBO teen drama series in which actor Eric Dane starred as Cal Jacobs. The series is currently newsworthy due to the recent death of Eric Dane at the age of 53. Dane passed away less than a year after publicly announcing his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in April 2025. News of his passing has prompted widespread media coverage, highlighting his contributions to both Euphoria and Grey's Anatomy, where he was also a prominent cast member. His death underscores the impact of ALS and has renewed discussions about the disease and the importance of awareness and research efforts.