Eric Dane passed away on February 19, 2026, after a year-long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), as confirmed by his family on Thursday. His last moments were in the presence of his family, including two daughters, Billie and Georgia, and close friends. The actor was 53 and had previously announced his diagnosis in April 2025. Tributes for his time in the acting world began pouring in almost immediately.  Eric Dane’s peers remember the actor following his passing Euphoria creator Sam Levinson revealed he is ‘heartbroken’ by the loss of his ‘dear friend,’ and added, “Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift. Eric’s family is in our prayers. May his memory be for a blessing.” Fellow actors on Grey’s Anatomy, Kevin McKidd, James Pickens Jr. and Sarah Drew shared a photo of the star on their Instagram stories and wrote, “Rest in Peace, Buddy,” and “Rest in peace.” “RIP, Buddy. Me and Eric Dane played brothers years ago in a beautiful movie called, Wedding Wars. Good guy. Too soon. Xo …