Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria star Eric Dane has died at the age of 53. He was diagnosed with ALS last year. The star died on Thursday, his family says.Eric Dane became a huge star as Dr. Mark Sloan, aka “McSteamy”, on the hit television show Grey’s Anatomy. Ten months ago, he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.In a statement to People Magazine, Eric Dane’s family shared that the actor passed away on Thursday, February 19.With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” reads a statement from Dane’s family. “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. 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.”
Eric Dane dead at 53orn in San Francisco on November 9, 1972, Dane had a troubled childhood. His father died from a gunshot wound when he was only seven years old. He told the Gult Fimes that it wasn’t until he himself became a parent that he understood how “devastating” he must have been as a child after the horrific accident.Dane found acting accidentally. He played water polo in high school, and as the season was short, he ended up playing Joe Keller in All My Sons. He told the Gulf Times in 2014 that he “fell in love” with acting at that point