
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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Bad Boys: Ride or Die
2024 · as McGrath

Redeeming Love
2022 · as Duke

Americana
2025 · as Dillon Macintosh

Burlesque
2010 · as Marcus Gerber

Marley & Me
2008 · as Sebastian Tunney

Valentine's Day
2010 · as Sean Jackson

Borderline
2025 · as Bell

Helter Skelter
2004 · as Charles "Tex" Watson

Dangerous Waters
2023 · as Derek

Feast
2005 · as Hero

Good Men
2024 · as Self

Open Water 2: Adrift
2006 · as Dan

Little Dixie
2023 · as Governor Richard Jeffs

One Fast Move
2024 · as Dean Miller

American Carnage
2022 · as Eddie

1921
2021 · as Maring

Grey Lady
2017 · as Doyle

Painkiller Jane
2005 · as Nick