New details have emerged about the “Grey’s Anatomy” star’s passing, including information about his funeral and official confirmation of his cause of death.Heartbreaking new details are emerging about Eric Dane’s final farewell. The beloved actor died on February 19, 2026, at age 53, and his family has since laid him to rest.Further information offers insight into how his family chose to say goodbye behind closed doors. At the same time, the long-running series that made him a star delivered its own emotional farewell.According to information shared by Entertainment Tonight, Dane was cremated and laid to rest on Friday, February 27, in Westwood, California.

A source told the outlet that his family and closest friends gathered for a private funeral service, honoring the star away from the public eye.The insider added that his daughters are taking the loss especially hard. “His girls have been having a hard time with his passing, but they are doing their best to stay surrounded by their mom and loved ones as they grieve,” the source shared.The source also revealed something deeply personal: “All Eric ever wanted was peace within his family, especially for the sake of his girls.”Nearly a year after publicly revealing his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis, Dane’s death certificate has now confirmed the cause of death as respiratory failure, with ALS listed as an underlying cause — a devastating end to a brave and very public battle.