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Eric Dane's Final Red Carpet Moment with Janell Shirtcliff
20 Feb
Summary
- Eric Dane passed away on February 19, 2026, after an ALS battle.
- His last public appearance was with filmmaker Janell Shirtcliff.
- His divorce from Rebecca Gayheart was dismissed in early 2025.
Actor Eric Dane, widely recognized for his role as Mark 'McSteamy' Sloan in Grey's Anatomy, passed away on February 19, 2026. His death followed a months-long battle with ALS, leaving fans and colleagues devastated. His final red carpet appearance occurred in June 2025, accompanying filmmaker Janell Shirtcliff to the premiere of Countdown. This marked their public debut as a couple, occurring shortly after Dane announced his ALS diagnosis earlier that year.
Dane and Shirtcliff had reportedly been in an on-and-off relationship for over three years. Shirtcliff, a photographer and filmmaker from Corpus Christi, Texas, had also directed music videos and appeared in Katy Perry's 'Unconditionally' video. The couple's bond reportedly strengthened during Dane's illness, with Shirtcliff offering support.
Notably, Dane's divorce proceedings with his estranged wife, Rebecca Gayheart, were dismissed in early 2025. Gayheart had initially filed for divorce in 2018, but requested its dismissal after Dane's ALS diagnosis, citing their enduring friendship and successful co-parenting of their two daughters.
