Eric Dane died from respiratory failure with ALS listed as an underlying condition, according to his death certificate. The news was confirmed in early March 2026, about two weeks after his passing on February 19, 2026. He had publicly revealed an ALS diagnosis about ten months earlier. [citations: People, March 2, 2026; Entertainment and lifestyle outlets covering the death certificate details]
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The 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star died at 53 on Thursday, Feb. 19.
parade.comEric Dane’s official cause of death has been confirmed following the Grey’s Anatomy actor’s death on Feb. 19 at age 53. The late Euphoria star was determined to have died due to respiratory failure, with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) listed as an underlying cause of death, according to the death certificate obtained by PEOPLE on […]
popculture.comThe official cause of actor Eric Dane's death has been confirmed just weeks after he passed away in February.
www.mandatory.comEric Dane died from respiratory failure related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. The veteran actor was 53 years old.
au.rollingstone.comEric Dane’s official cause of death has been confirmed.The "Grey’s Anatomy" star died of respiratory failure, according to his death certificate.
abcnews4.comEric Dane's official cause of death has been revealed after the "Grey's Anatomy" actor died at the age of 53. Dane announced in April 2025 that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
people.comEric Dane's cause of death has been revealed after his battle with ALS, as tributes recall the 'Grey's Anatomy' actor's final year.
www.sfchronicle.comThe actor was widely recognized for his role as Dr. Mark 'McSteamy' Sloan on Grey's Anatomy and, more recently, for his portrayal of Cal Jacobs on HBO's Euphoria.
www.dailymail.co.ukEric Dane, best known for his roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' has died after a months-long battle with ALS. He was 53.
www.etonline.comActor Eric Dane has died less than one year after announcing his ALS diagnosis.
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