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Dempsey Heartbroken Over Dane's Devastating ALS Decline
20 Feb
Summary
- Patrick Dempsey spoke with Eric Dane a week before his death.
- Eric Dane died at 53 after a battle with ALS.
- Dempsey remembered Dane as the funniest, most fun 'Grey's' cast member.
Patrick Dempsey expressed deep sorrow over the recent passing of his "Grey's Anatomy" co-star, Eric Dane. Dempsey shared that he spoke with Dane only a week before his death, noting a devastating and rapid decline in his health. Friends visiting Dane found him bedridden, struggling with basic functions like swallowing and speaking.
Dempsey fondly recalled Dane as the most humorous and fun-loving presence on the "Grey's" set, emphasizing that their on-screen rivalry never translated into off-screen competition. Instead, they shared a strong bond of friendship and mutual respect from their initial encounters. Dane's courage in openly discussing his diagnosis with ALS, a debilitating nervous system disease he was diagnosed with last April, was also praised.
Eric Dane died at the age of 53 following a challenging fight with ALS. He had documented his deteriorating condition in recent months, describing a significant loss of strength, with only one arm remaining functional as the disease progressed. His battle concluded on Thursday.
