Grey’s Anatomy’ star Eric Dane dead at 53

 

Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria star Eric Dane has died at the age of 53. He was diagnosed with ALS last year. The star died on Thursday, his family says.

Eric Dane became a huge star as Dr. Mark Sloan, aka “McSteamy”, on the hit television show Grey’s Anatomy. Ten months ago, he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

In a statement to People Magazine, Eric Dane’s family shared that the actor passed away on Thursday, February 19.

“With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” reads a statement from Dane’s family. “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.”