Actor Eric Dane Dies at 53 After ALS Battle

Actor Eric Dane, known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan in Grey's Anatomy, died at age 53 on Thursday following a battle with ALS, according to Channel Television reports. Dane, born in San Francisco, announced his ALS diagnosis last year. His 15-season run on Grey's Anatomy ended in 2021 after 139 episodes. The actor also starred in HBO's Euphoria. 'With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon,' his family stated. Dane's career spanned from his 1991 Saved by the Bell debut to his breakout role in 2006. His death marks the loss of a prominent figure in medical drama television.

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