"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane died at 53 after a battle with ALS. What to know about Lou Gehrig's disease.

Eric Dane died after battling ALS. Here’s what to know about ALS, the progressive neurological disease that affects nerve cells and has no known cure.

Eric Dane, most known for his role on Grey’s Anatomy, has died aged 53 after revealing in April 2025 that he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as ALS or Lou ...

“I really didn’t think anything of it at the time,” he said.

Actor Eric Dane died on Feb. 19, 2026, at 53 years old, of respiratory failure, according to this death certificate obtained by NBC News. His death came 10 months after revealing his ALS diagnosis.

After years of research, finally a potential answer as to what causes ALS. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a deadly neuromuscular disease with no known cure. The muscles degrade leaving patients ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, has no cure more than 150 years after it was first identified. Researchers say they still don’t fully understand what causes it. The CDC ...

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the nervous system; around 400,000 people live with it worldwide. View on euronews ...

Eric Dane, known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria,” died this week from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at age ...