'Grey's Anatomy' star dies at 53
This comes after the actor revealed he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Tributes are pouring in after the announcement that 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star Eric Dane passed away at 53.
The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Dane, an actor who became a household name as 'Dr McSteamy' and more recently captivated audiences in 'Euphoria'.
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Dane passed away on Thursday afternoon at the age of 53, less than a year after sharing his ALS diagnosis.
Since his diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) last year, the California-born star dedicated his final months to raising awareness for motor neurone disease (MND).
His family confirmed the news in a statement.
"With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS," the statement read.
Dane was at home, surrounded by his friends and his wife, Rebecca Gayheart, along with their two daughters, Billie and Georgia, "who were the centre of his world".
The family added: "He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received."
Beyond his major TV roles, Dane's other roles included Jason Dean in 'Charmed', Captain Tom Chandler in 'The Last Ship', and roles in films such as 'Marley & Me' and 'Burlesque'.
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Last summer, during an interview with 'Good Morning America', Dane was candid about the emotional toll of his illness, admitting the diagnosis made him "angry".
"Because, you know, my father was taken from me when I was young," he told the programme.
"And now, you know, there's a very good chance I'm going to be taken from my girls while they're very young."
Dane, who lost his own father at the age of seven, started his journey in Hollywood in 1993 with a debut on 'The Wonder Years'.
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