Biography
Eric Dane (born Eric William Melvin; 9 November 1972 – 19 February 2026) was an American actor. He began his career with television roles in the 1990s and 2000s, including a recurring part as Jason Dean on Charmed.
Dane became known for his portrayal of Dr Mark Sloan on the ABC series Grey's Anatomy (2006–2012; 2021). He later played Captain Tom Chandler on The Last Ship (2014–2018), Cal Jacobs on Euphoria (2019–2026) and Nathan Blythe on Countdown (2025). Film credits include X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), Marley & Me (2008), Valentine's Day (2010), Burlesque (2010) and Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) as McGrath.
In April 2025 Dane announced that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He died on 19 February 2026 at the age of 53.
