On Friday morning, we got the sad news that American actor Eric Dane has passed away. The 53-year-old, who was known for his performances in TV shows like Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, died on February 19, 2026. Eric went public about his Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) last year.
The actor's family confirmed his death to PEOPLE in a statement, which read, "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. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time," the statement further read.
Eric Dane TV Shows & Movies
Apart from Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, Eric featured in many popular shows like The Last Ship, Countdown, and others. He even starred in movies like X-Men: The Last Stand, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, and more.
Countdown was his last series, which premiered in 2025, on Amazon Prime Video. The actor's last film, Borderline, was also released in 2025.
Fans Mourn Eric Dane's Death
Fans are very sad to hear to about Eric's demise. A fan tweeted, "Had no idea about this but ALS aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease and Motor Neurone Disease (MND) are basically the same Truly feel for Eric Dane, his family and everyone else battling such a cruel harsh disease (sic)."
Another fan tweeted, "ERIC DANE PASSED AWAY, MAY HE REST IN PEACE AFTER EVERYTHING HE WENT THROUGH (sic)." One more fan wrote, "THE Eric Dane passed away?!!! I cried instantly learning this news!!! (sic)." Check out the tweets below...
We at The Free Press Journal also pray that his soul rests in peace.
