Family of Eric Dane 'saddened' by Oscars In Memoriam snub The family of late Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane were "saddened" the star wasn't featured in the Oscars In Memoriam segment, but they understood the situation. 18 March 2026 The family of Eric Dane were reportedly "saddened" he wasn't featured in the Oscars In Memoriam segment. Eric Dane wasn't featured in the Oscars In Memoriam segment The late Grey's Anatomy actor - who died on February 19 aged 53 after battling degenerative neurological disorder ALS - wasn't included in the annual tribute segment during Sunday's (15.03.