Janell Shirtcliff and Eric Dane gave glimpses of their romance before his death at age 53. Us Weekly confirmed in February 2026 that Dane died after a battle with ALS. (The Grey's Anatomy star went public with his diagnosis in 2025.) "With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS," his family told Us in a statement. "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.