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Grey's Anatomy Finale Honors Late Star Eric Dane
8 May
Summary
- Finale montage honored the late star Eric Dane, who passed away at 53.
- Actor Kevin McKidd shared warm memories of working with Dane.
- Dane's death was due to respiratory failure, with ALS as an underlying cause.
The season 22 finale of Grey's Anatomy included a poignant montage paying tribute to the late Eric Dane, who died at 53. The segment specifically aimed to honor Dane's significant legacy on the beloved medical drama. Actor Kevin McKidd, who joined the series in its fifth season, shared fond recollections of his early days on set.
McKidd recalled meeting Dane and Patrick Dempsey for the first time, admitting he was initially intimidated. He found both actors to be very welcoming, with Dempsey even vouching for him. McKidd specifically remembered Dane's distinctively dry and hilarious sense of humor, noting his ability to make scenes memorable. Dane's passing in February was confirmed to be from respiratory failure, with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) cited as an underlying cause.
Dane, who portrayed Dr. Mark Sloan from 2006 to 2012, is survived by his wife and two daughters. McKidd and Dane worked together for four seasons. Seeing Dane featured in the finale montage evoked mixed emotions of sadness and gratitude for McKidd, who emphasized that Dane will always be a cherished part of the Grey's Anatomy family.
