Pumanaw na ang American actor at Grey's Anatomy star na si Eric Dane matapos ang pakikipaglaban niya sa amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) o Lou Gehrig’s disease, Huwebes, February 19, 2026 (U.S. time).
Siya ay 53.
Kinumpirma ng kanyang pamilya ang malungkot na balita sa pamamagitan ng opisyal na pahayag.
Nakasaad dito: "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.
"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.”
Noong April 2025, isinapubliko ni Dane ang pagkakaroon niya ng ALS, na nakakaapekto sa utak at spinal cord.
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ERIC DANE AS MCSTEAMY IN GREY'S ANATOMY
Nag-umpisa ang acting career ni Eric Dane noong 1991.
Nakilala siya nang husto dahil sa karakter na Dr. Mark "McSteamy" Sloan sa hit drama series na Grey’s Anatomy (2006-2012).
Ang iba pa niyang memorable TV projects ay The Last Ship, Countdown, at Euphoria.
Kabilang naman sa mga ginawa niyang pelikula ang X Men: The Last Stand (2006), Valentine's Day (2010), at Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024).