Eric Dane
Eric Dane was an American actor known for television roles including Dr.
Eric Dane was an American actor best known for his roles as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy, Captain Tom Chandler on The Last Ship, and Cal Jacobs on Euphoria. He was born in San Francisco, California, and died in February 2026 at age 53 after publicly announcing an ALS diagnosis in 2025.
Early life
Eric Dane was born in San Francisco, California, in 1972. His birth name was Eric William Dane.
Acting career
Dane became widely known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy. He later portrayed Captain Tom Chandler in The Last Ship and Cal Jacobs in Euphoria. He also appeared in several feature films.
Illness and death
In 2025, Dane publicly announced that he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He died on February 19, 2026, at age 53.
Key facts
- He was best known for portraying Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy.
- He also played Captain Tom Chandler in The Last Ship.
- He portrayed Cal Jacobs in Euphoria.
- He announced in 2025 that he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
- He died in 2026 at age 53.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_DaneSupports: Birth date, major roles, ALS diagnosis, and death date
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0199312/Supports: Birth information and profession
- BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78j01n775koSupports: ALS diagnosis and death reporting
- The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/feb/20/eric-dane-obituarySupports: Obituary details and death date