by Ellen DurneyBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffHi, I'm Ellen! On Feb. 19, Eric Dane's family announced that the beloved actor - known for his iconic roles in shows like Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria - has died at age 53, less than a year after he shared his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis with the world in April 2025. Gilbert Flores / Getty Images ALS, sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease or motor neurone disease, impacts nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to progressive paralysis of the muscles.