Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star, Dies at 53 American actor Eric Dane, widely known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan in the hit television drama Grey's Anatomy, has died at the age of 53. His family confirmed that the actor passed away on Thursday following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurological disease he publicly disclosed in 2025. He was reportedly surrounded by close family members at the time of his death. READ ALSO: Rihanna Fenty, Kanye West and Black America’s burgeoning nouveau riche, by Osmund Agbo Dane rose to...