Hyderabad, Feb. 20 -- Eric Dane, best known for playing Dr Mark Sloan, or "McSteamy," on Grey's Anatomy, has passed away at the age of 53. His family confirmed his death on Thursday after a brave battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease. Dane had publicly revealed his ALS diagnosis in April 2025.

Family and Final Days

In a statement shared with the media, Dane's family expressed their sorrow, mentioning how he spent his final moments surrounded by his loved ones, his wife, actress Rebecca Gayheart, and their two daughters, Billie and Georgia. The statement also highlighted Dane's dedication to raising awareness about ALS, stating that he became an advocate for the disease in the hopes of h...