Eric Dane dead at 53 after ALS struggles

Actor Eric Dane has died.

The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum passed away on Thursday, 10 months after announcing his ALS diagnosis..

He was 53 years old.

Dane’s family shared in a statement to People, “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,” the statement continued. “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.”

Dane had been open about his struggles with ALS, which he shared he was diagnosed with in April 2025.

ALS “is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord,” leading to “loss of muscle control” and progresses over time, according to the Mayo Clinic.

There is no cure.

In an interview with “Good Morning America” back in June 2025, he revealed his first symptom.

“I started experiencing some weakness in my right hand, and I didn’t really think anything of it at the time,” the actor explained to Diane Sawyer.

“I thought maybe I had been texting too much or my hand was fatigued. But a few weeks later, I noticed it had gotten a little worse.”

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