On Friday morning, we got the sad news that American actor Eric Dane has passed away. The 53-year-old, who was known for his performances in TV shows like Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, died on February 19, 2026. Eric went public about his Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) last year.

The actor's family confirmed his death to PEOPLE in a statement, which read, "With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS. He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world."