Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' star, dies at 53 : NPR
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Key Points:
- Eric Dane, known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria," died at age 53 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), less than a year after publicly announcing his diagnosis.
- Dane became a passionate advocate for ALS awareness and research, receiving the ALS Network's advocate of the year award in 2025 for his efforts.
- He gained fame as Dr. Mark Sloan on "Grey's Anatomy" from 2006 to 2012 and reprised the role in 2021, and later starred in HBO's "Euphoria" and TNT's "The Last Ship."
- Dane's memoir, "Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments," covering his life and ALS journey,
