<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Actor Eric Dane, known for his roles in </span><em><span>Grey's Anatomy</span></em><span> and </span><em><span>Euphoria</span></em><span>, has died aged 53.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The news comes just 10 months after Dane went public with his diagnosis of incurable amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>ALS, formerly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is the most common form of motor neurone disease.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested-live-updates-latest-news-headlines/9fe3f636-cf46-4094-97aa-04f98f733ac2" target="_blank"><strong><span>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Dane's family confirmed the actor died on Thursday, February 19 (local time).</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS," read a statement from his family to People.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the centre of his world.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/world/eric-dane-dead-greys-anatomy-euphoria-star-dies-53-als-motor-neurone-disease/bdaa156d-83d2-4c46-a545-41cc6060f3fc" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"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.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"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."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/chris-baghsarian-kidnapping-police-raid-sydney-property/4ef07a82-f846-4c76-ba19-623b43e937d5" target="_blank"><strong><span>Police say 'hope fading' to find kidnapped Sydney grandfather</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Dane's family asked for privacy in the wake of his passing.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The late star got his start in the '90s with small roles on TV shows including </span><em><span>Saved by the Bell, The Wonder Years</span></em><span>, and </span><em><span>Roseanne</span></em><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He famously played Dr. Mark Sloan (nicknamed 'McSteamy') in the long-running medical drama </span><em><span>Grey's Anatomy</span></em><span> and acted alongside Australian heartthrob Jacob Elordi in </span><em><span>Euphoria.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Dane married actress Rebecca Gayheart in 2004 and they welcomed two daughters together; Billie, born in 2010, and Georgia, born in 2011.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Gayheart filed for divorce in 2018 but filed to have it dismissed in 2025, around the time Dane shared his ALS diagnosis publicly.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-gp-adhd-diagnosis-autism-next/5bf3b2e0-e55c-4ea0-963d-668a713318f4" target="_blank"><strong><span>It's about to be a lot easier to get an ADHD diagnosis in NSW. Could Autism Spectrum Disorder be next on the list?</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Dane became an advocate for ALS patients after his own diagnosis.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He worked with US charity I Am ALS on legislation and fundraising before he passed.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I don't really have a dog in the fight, per se, when it comes to worrying about what people are going think about me," he told the </span><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/10/02/eric-dane-als-sick-research-congress/#selection-683.0-683.433" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Washington Post"><span>Washington Post</span></a><span> in October.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span> This is more of a: 'How can I help? How can I be of some service?'"</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Not to be overly morbid, but you know, if I'm going out, I'm gonna go out helping somebody."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>ticking this box here</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Sign up to</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></em></strong></a></li></ul></div></div>