The actor who brought Mark Sloan to life in the iconic series died at 53 after a battle with ALS
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On Thursday night, February 19, the death of Eric William Dane, known worldwide for his role as Mark Sloan in Grey's Anatomy, was confirmed. The information was released by People magazine after it received an official statement from the actor's family.
“With great sorrow, we inform you that Eric Dane passed away on Thursday afternoon after a brave battle against ALS”, his loved ones began in the painful message.
“He spent his last days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his life. Throughout his battle with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to contribute to the lives of others who face the same struggle,” they recalled.
El actor utilizaba sus redes sociales para hablar del ELA
“We will miss him deeply and we will always remember him fondly. Eric adored his fans and he was eternally grateful for the expressions of love and support that he had received. The family has requested privacy as they go through this difficult time,” concluded the message that quickly went around the world.
The diagnosis that he released
The actor had revealed that he suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis on April 10, 2025, in an interview with the program Good Morning America. There he spoke candidly about the process he was going through and his decision to raise awareness of the disease.
“I don't feel that this is the end of my story, I don't feel that it's my end”, the actor emphasized to journalist Diane Sawyer.
El actor se hizo conocido en el año 2006 por interpretar a Mark Sloan en la serie Grey's Anatomy
In that same conversation, he explained what the first symptoms that raised the alarm had been: “I began to feel a certain weakness in my right hand and at that moment I didn't give it much importance. I thought that maybe I had been sending too many text messages or that my hand was tired. But a few weeks later, I noticed that it had gotten a little worse.”
Dane said that he initially consulted a hand specialist and then another professional, until he finally went to two neurologists. After nine months of tests and medical consultations, he received the definitive diagnosis, which he described as a moment of shock.
