Eric Dane, known for his roles in Euphoria and Grey’s Anatomy, revealed that he was diagnosed with the disease known as ALS. The announcement came as a surprise to his fans, and many expressed concern over his health. However, rest assured, the actor — who shares his daughters, Billie and Georgia, with his ex-wife, Rebecca Gayheart — noted that he is still able to work.
To learn more about Eric, his career and his illness, keep reading.
Eric is known for quite a few film and TV roles, but his most recent one is playing Cal Jacobs in HBO’s hit series Euphoria. Among his most famous previous roles were playing Mark Sloan in Grey’s Anatomy and Captain Tom Chandler in The Last Ship.
The San Francisco native has also appeared in the shows Saved By the Bell, The Wonder Years, Gideon’s Crossing, Charmed, Private Practice and Wireless.
Eric is 52 years old as of April 2025. He was born on November 9, 1972.
In April 2025, Eric told People about his diagnosis with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
