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Eric Dane's Kindness Remembered by Co-Star
22 Feb
Summary
- Eric Dane advocated for a guest star's monologue to be kept.
- The actor showed empathy during a scene about transitioning.
- Dane died Thursday after a battle with ALS.
Sara Ramirez recently celebrated the life of their former Grey's Anatomy colleague, Eric Dane, who passed away at 53 after a struggle with ALS. Ramirez shared a moving tribute from actress Alexandra Billings, who guest-starred as Donna Gibson in a season 3 episode. Billings recalled Dane's profound empathy on set, particularly his intervention to save a crucial monologue for her character.
During filming, Billings explained how Dane advocated for her character's moment of catharsis, ensuring her important dialogue remained despite time constraints. This act of allyship deeply impacted Billings, who described Dane as one of the kindest and most empathetic humans she had encountered. Dane's family announced his death on Thursday, nearly a year after he publicly disclosed his ALS diagnosis.
Patrick Dempsey also shared memories of Dane, highlighting his humor and the joyful spirit he brought to the set. Dane, survived by his two daughters, Billie and Georgia, passed away after a battle with the neurodegenerative disease ALS. A GoFundMe has been established to support his daughters.
