Eric Dane, McSteamy on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Dies at 53
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr. McSteamy on "Grey’s Anatomy," has died at the age of 53.
- He had been battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (A.L.S.), a progressive neurological disorder, and passed away 10 months after publicly revealing his diagnosis.
- Dane was active in raising awareness and funds for A.L.S. research, speaking openly about the challenges of living with the disease.
- Born in 1972 in San Francisco, Dane was the elder of two brothers and the son of an architect and homemaker.
