Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dead at 53 Grey's Anatomy alum Eric Dane passed away on Thursday (19.02.26), aged 53, following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). 20 February 2026 Eric Dane has died aged 53. Actor Eric Dane has died The Grey's Anatomy star passed away on Thursday (19.02.26), 10 months after he publicly shared his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and causes loss of muscle control.