'Being Eric Dane's friend was a gift,' says 'Euphoria' creator
What's the story
Hollywood actor Eric Dane, best known for his roles in Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, has died at the age of 53. The family announced the news on Thursday (US time). The actor had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. His colleagues from the TV and film industry are now mourning the loss.
Tributes
'Euphoria' creator Sam Levinson is 'heartbroken'
Dane's Euphoria series creator Sam Levinson said in a statement to Deadline, "I'm heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Eric. Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift." An HBO spokesperson added, "We are deeply saddened by the news of Eric Dane's passing. He was incredibly talented and HBO was fortunate to have worked with him on three seasons of Euphoria." Dane will be seen playing Cal Jacobs in Euphoria 3 soon.
Family statement
Family shared statement on his passing
Dane's family said, "With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS." "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." The statement added that throughout this journey with ALS, he became an advocate for awareness and research.
Career beginnings
Early life and beginnings in Hollywood
Born in San Francisco in 1972, Dane grew up in the Bay Area. He attended Sequoia High School and San Mateo High School before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting. In the 1990s, he had small roles on TV shows like Saved by the Bell, The Wonder Years, Roseanne, and Married... with Children. His first major role was as Dr. Wyatt Cooper on Gideon's Crossing in 2000.
Career highlights
Highlights of his career in acting
Dane is best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy, a character he first appeared as in Season 2. He also starred in Michael Bay's The Last Ship from 2014 to 2019. His final performances were in the films Borderline, Into the Beautiful, and Family Secrets, and the series Wireless, Countdown, and Kabul. He is survived by two daughters.