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Patrick Dempsey mourns beloved Eric Dane, 'deeply missed'
26 Feb
Summary
- Patrick Dempsey shared fond memories of his late Grey's Anatomy co-star.
- Eric Dane battled amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) before his passing.
- Dane died surrounded by his wife, daughters, and close friends.
Patrick Dempsey recently shared his grief following the passing of his former Grey's Anatomy co-star, Eric Dane. Dempsey described Dane as "so beloved" and "deeply missed" in a new interview.
Dane, who died on February 19 at age 53, had announced a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) approximately ten months before his death. His family shared that he passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife, two daughters, and dear friends.
Dempsey and Dane shared a close bond on the medical drama, playing Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd and Mark "McSteamy" Sloan, respectively. Dempsey recalled their camaraderie and Dane's significant impact on set.
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects muscle control, leading to difficulties with speech, movement, and breathing. Dempsey noted the rapid deterioration of Dane's quality of life due to the illness.
