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ERIC DANE

Actor
BORN November 9, 1972
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HEIGHT 6'2" (1.88 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1991 – 2026
ERIC DANE

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Eric William Dane (born Eric William Melvin; November 9, 1972 – February 19, 2026) was an American actor. After multiple television roles in the 1990s and 2000s, including his recurring role as Jason Dean on Charmed, one of his most notable roles was as Dr. Mark Sloan 'Dr. McSteamy' on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2006–2012; 2021).

He also played Captain Tom Chandler in the TNT series The Last Ship (2014–2018), Cal Jacobs in the HBO drama series Euphoria (2019–2026), and FBI Special Agent Nathan Blythe in the Amazon Prime Video crime series Countdown (2025).

He appeared in films such as X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), Marley & Me (2008), Valentine's Day (2010), Burlesque (2010), and Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024).

In April 2025, he announced that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He said his symptoms had begun roughly eighteen months earlier. By June 2025, he had completely lost the use of his right arm, and by October 2025 he was using a wheelchair. He died on February 19, 2026, at the age of 53.

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🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Eric
  • Born November 9, 1972
  • Height 6'2" (1.88 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Deceased (Passed away on February 19, 2026)
  • Years Active 1991 – 2026
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Rebecca Gayheart
  • Children 2
  • Social

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