Eric Dane has died at the age of 53, following his battle with ALS. After the devastating diagnosis, Dane shared the first symptoms he noticed – which he initially dismissed. Too much texting? Some characters don’t just live on screen — they live in culture. Eric Dane gave us charisma, confidence, and that rare on-screen presence you simply couldn’t ignore. “McSteamy” wasn’t just a nickname… it was an era. Unfortunately, he won’t be gracing our screens in the future, at least not with any new roles. In 2025, actor Eric Dane revealed that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dane detailed his experience in an interview with Good Morning America, explaining that he first noticed weakness in his right hand about a year and a half before his diagnosis. At first, he dismissed the symptoms, thinking he had simply been texting too much or that his hand was fatigued. But as the weakness worsened over several weeks, he consult...