Eric Dane, actor from 'Grey's Anatomy', dies at 53
The actor, who also appeared in the series 'Euphoria' and the 'X-Men' saga, had been diagnosed with ALS almost a year ago
American actor Eric Dane, known for his role as the charismatic Dr. Mark Sloan in the series Grey's Anatomy, She died this Thursday at the age of 53, less than a year after announcing that she was suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS.
In April 2025, the actor who also appeared in the series Euphoria and in the saga X-Men He made his ALS diagnosis public. This terrible neurodegenerative disease progressively deteriorates muscle function. Dane's family confirmed his death in a statement, noting that he died surrounded by loved ones after a "courageous battle" with the disease.
The actor achieved international fame for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan, popularly known as the sexy doctor (McSteamy)) in the famous series Grey's Anatomy. The character, who was initially intended to have a one-off role, ended up becoming one of the most popular characters in the ABC medical drama. In fact, his participation in the series solidified his career in American television and established him as one of the most recognizable faces of the format in the 2000s.
After leaving the medical drama, Dane continued his career in high-profile television productions, such as the series The Last Shipwhere he assumed a leading role, and more recently in EuphoriaThe drama series about teenage addiction, in which he played Cal Jacobs.
In recent months, the actor showed visible physical decline, although he maintained messages of strength and support for ALS research until his last public appearances.