Eric Dane Dies at 53 After Battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Eric Dane, the actor famous for his roles in "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria," died at age 53 on February 19, 2026.He passed away while surrounded by his wife Rebecca Gayheart and their two daughters following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.The actor became a dedicated advocate for medical research after publicly disclosing his neurodegenerative diagnosis in April 2025.Eric Dane was honored by the ALS Network for his activism and is set to have a memoir published posthumously in late 2026.