Eric Dane died on February 19, 2026, at age 53 from respiratory failure related to ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). His family had announced his ALS diagnosis publicly in April 2025, and several outlets subsequently reported the official cause of death as respiratory failure with ALS listed as the underlying condition. For confirmation, outlets like E! News and ABC News covered the death and the underlying ALS diagnosis.[1][3]
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economictimes.indiatimes.comEric Dane, best known for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' has died after a months-long battle with ALS. He was 53.
www.etonline.comDane starred on shows including "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria."
abcnews.com'Grey's Anatomy' alum Eric Dane died at the age of 53, less than a year after revealing his ALS diagnosis. In his final months, the 'Euphoria' star became an advocate for research about the neurodegenerative disorder, also known as Lou Gehrig's' disease. Following the news of his death, Eric's Hollywood friends and collaborators paid tribute, from Patrick Dempsey sharing insight into Eric's last days on UK radio, to a source confirming to ET that Johnny Depp offered Eric one of his homes to...
www.etonline.comActor Eric Dane has died less than one year after announcing his ALS diagnosis.
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