Eric Dane Dies at 53 After Battle With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Eric Dane, the actor known for "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria", passed away on February 19, 2026, at age 53 after a year-long battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.His wife Rebecca Gayheart and daughters Billie Dane and Georgia Dane received widespread support as a GoFundMe campaign for the family surpassed $284,000.High-profile donations arrived from figures such as Hailey Bieber and Sam Levinson following the actor's public disclosure of his neurodegenerative diagnosis in 2025.Colleagues including Shonda Rhimes and Katherine Heigl shared tributes while the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association reported a significant surge in research donations.