Eric Dane, 'McSteamy' Star of 'Grey's Anatomy,' Dies at 53

Actor Eric Dane has died at age 53. His death comes one year after he announced a diagnosis of ALS, a progressive nervous system disease. Dane was best known for playing Dr. Mark Sloan, nicknamed "McSteamy," on the hit TV series *Grey’s Anatomy*. He was initially hired for only one episode but became a series regular, appearing in 138 episodes. His role revolutionized the long-running medical drama. Dane later gained new fame with a younger audience for his role as Cal Jacobs on HBO's *Euphoria*. Fans and commentators often noted his striking appearance, which made him a defining television heartthrob of the 2000s. His death follows closely on the recent passing of actor James Van Der Beek, another iconic star from that era.