health
February 20, 2026
Eric Dane obituary
Actor who set pulses racing as Mark Sloan – nicknamed McSteamy – in the TV medical drama Grey’s Anatomy
TL;DR
- Eric Dane, famous for playing Dr. Mark Sloan ('McSteamy') in Grey's Anatomy, has died at 53 from motor neurone disease.
- He first appeared in Grey's Anatomy in 2006, becoming a regular and known for his role as a womanizing surgeon.
- Dane's career also included roles in 'The Last Ship,' 'Euphoria,' 'Charmed,' and films like 'X-Men: The Last Stand,' 'Marley & Me,' and 'Valentine's Day.'
- He previously played a doctor in 'Gideon's Crossing' and had early TV appearances in shows like 'Saved by the Bell' and 'Married with Children.'
- Dane was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) last year and is survived by his wife, Rebecca Gayheart, and their two daughters.
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