Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 19, 2026, 10 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 19, 2026, 10 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/19/eric-dane-obit/

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Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53. His representatives said Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year ...