Obituary of Eric Dane
Eric Dane
Eric Dane (born November 9th, 1972 in San Francisco, California) was a TV Actor who was best known for his role as Dr. Mark Everett Sloan on the American TV medical series "Grey's Anatomy". Eric died on February 19th, 2026 and his death was due to complications from ALS. He was 53 when he died.
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- Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Dane, Eric
- Common Name: Eric Dane
- Gender: Male
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
- Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
- Birth Date: November 09, 1972
- Age: 53 (at death)
- Also Known As: Eric William Dane
- Occupations:
- Active Years: 1991-2026
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Mountain Dew
- Favorite Color: Black
- Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
- Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks
- Birth Name:
Eric William T. Melvin - Father: William Melvin
- Mother: Leah B. Dane
- Brother(s):
- one
- Spouse/Partner:
- Rebecca Gayheart (29 October 2004-separated 2018)
- Daughter(s):
- Billie Dane (born March 3, 2010)
- Georgia Dane (born December 28, 2011)
- Date: February 19 2026 at age 53
- Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Cause of Death: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (related complications)
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TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on November 9th Born in 1972 Born in California Died in 2026 Died at age 53 Died from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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"My skin is very sensitive." (IMDB)
"Eric Dane lived a remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of talent, charm, and kindness that will forever be remembered. (V)"
"Eric W. Dane had a successful acting career, starring in numerous TV shows and films, before tragically passing away in the prime of his life. (V)"
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Wiki Page Updated: 2026-03-20 12:01:23
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