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Eric Dane’s life in photos

By Philip Griffin

February 20, 2026

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Eric Dane passed away on Feb. 19, 2026, 10 months after announcing his ALS diagnosis. He was 53 years old.

Dane’s family released a statement in which they shared that “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.”

Scroll through the gallery below to view his life in pictures.

Eric Dane’s life in photos — Dane and Rebecca Gayheart attended the 3rd Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in Beverly Hills in 2004. WireImage

Eric Dane is seen here with Ellen Pompeo in season 3 of "Grey's Anatomy" in 2006. — Dane is seen here with Ellen Pompeo in season 3 of the hit series “Grey’s Anatomy” in 2006. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection

Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart attended the Los Angeles premiere of "Dreamgirls" in 2006. — Eric and Rebecca attended the Los Angeles premiere of “Dreamgirls” in 2006. FilmMagic

Eric Dane played Dr. Mark Sloan on "Grey's Anatomy." — Dane, seen here in 2007, played Dr. Mark Sloan on “Grey’s Anatomy.” Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Eric Dane and Patrick Dempsey pose in the audience during the 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 9, 2007 in Los Angeles. — Dane and Patrick Dempsey pose in the audience during the 33rd Annual People’s Choice Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 9, 2007 in Los Angeles. F. Micelotta

Eric Dane appeared with Owen Wilson in "Marley & Me" in 2008. — In 2008, Dane appeared with Owen Wilson in “Marley & Me.” ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection

Eric Dane appeared in "Valentine's Day" with Jessica Biel and Queen Latifah in 2010. — Dane appeared in “Valentine’s Day” with Jessica Biel and Queen Latifah in 2010. ©New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection

Billie Beatrice Dane, actress Rebecca Gayheart, Georgia Dane and actor Eric Dane attend the Disney Live! Mickey's Music festival at Madison Square Garden on March 23, 2013 in New York City. — Dane and family attended the Disney Live! Mickey’s Music festival at Madison Square Garden on March 23, 2013 in New York City. Getty Images

Eric Dane is seen carrying his daughter Billie Beatrice Dane on February 16, 2014 in Los Angeles. — Dane is seen carrying his daughter Billie Beatrice Dane on February 16, 2014 in Los Angeles. GC Images

Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane attended the 16th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball on June 3, 2017 in Los Angeles. — Rebecca Gayheart and Dane attended the 16th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball on June 3, 2017 in Los Angeles. Alberto E. Rodriguez

Eric Dane is seen here in season 5 of "The Last Ship" in 2018. — Dane is seen here in season 5 of the series “The Last Ship” in 2018. ©TNT/Courtesy Everett Collection / Everett Collection

Eric is seen here in season 1 of HBO's "Euphoria" in 2019. — Eric is seen here in season 1 of HBO’s “Euphoria” in 2019. Eddy Chen/HBO

Eric Dane pictured with Rebecca Gayheart and their children in 2022. — Dane is pictured here with Rebecca Gayheart and their children in 2022. rebeccagayheartdane/Instagram

Eric Dane attended the HBO Max FYC event for "Euphoria" at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles. — Dane attended the HBO Max FYC event for “Euphoria” at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles. Getty Images

Eric Dane is seen here in season 2 of HBO's "Euphoria" in 2022. — Eric is seen here in season 2 of HBO’s “Euphoria” in 2022. Eddy Chen/HBO

Billie Beatrice Dane, Eric Dane and Georgia Geraldine Dane attended the Los Angeles premiere of "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" in 2024. — Billie Beatrice Dane, Eric Dane and Georgia Geraldine Dane attended the Los Angeles premiere of “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” in 2024. FilmMagic

Dane attended the premiere of "Countdown" on June 18, 2025 in Los Angeles. — Dane attended the premiere of “Countdown” on June 18, 2025 in Los Angeles. Getty Images for Prime Video

Eric Dane spoke about his ALS diagnosis during a news conference to discuss health insurance at the Department of Health and Human Services Headquarters in Washington, DC, on June 23, 2025. — Dane spoke about his ALS diagnosis during a news conference to discuss health insurance at the Department of Health and Human Services Headquarters in Washington, DC, on June 23, 2025. AFP via Getty Images

Eric Dane is seen here in season 2 of the series "Brilliant Minds." — Dane is seen here in season 2 of the series “Brilliant Minds” in 2025. Pief Weyman/NBC via Getty Images

Eric Dane was photographed at the St. Regis in Washington, DC on September 30, 2025. — Dane was photographed at the St. Regis in Washington, DC on September 30, 2025. The Washington Post via Getty Images

Eric, Rebecca Gayheart, and daughter Georgia Dean enjoyed a dinner outing at Sushi Park in West Hollywood in October 2025. — Eric, Rebecca Gayheart, and daughter Georgia Dean enjoyed a dinner outing at Sushi Park in West Hollywood in October 2025. VEGAN / BACKGRID

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