Eric Dane dead at 53 after announcing ALS diagnosis 1 year ago

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Antoinette Bueno

Published Feb. 19, 2026, 9:23 p.m. ET

Actor Eric Dane has died.

The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum passed away 1 year after announcing his ALS diagnosis, People reported.

Dane was 53 years old.

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

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