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Grey’s Anatomy actor dies a year after being diagnosed with ALS

Eric Dane calls for accelerated ALS research
  • Actor Eric Dane, known for his roles as Dr. Mark "McSteamy" Sloan in Grey's Anatomy and Cal Jacobs in Euphoria, has died at the age of 53.
  • Dane passed away on Thursday after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative nervous system disease he was diagnosed with nearly a year ago.
  • His family confirmed his death in a statement, noting he spent his final days surrounded by his devoted wife and two daughters.
  • Euphoria creator Sam Levinson expressed his heartbreak, calling working with Dane an honour and their friendship a gift.
  • Fellow actor Ashton Kutcher also paid tribute on social media, while Dane's family conveyed his gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from his fans.
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