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Shonda Rhimes defended the Oscars’ decision to exclude Eric Dane from the 2026 In Memoriam, arguing the segment prioritizes film stars and noting Dane’s TV legacy with Grey’s Anatomy; Dane died in February after an ALS diagnosis, and Rhimes suggests he will be honored by the Emmys.
James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane were omitted from the Oscars 2026 In Memoriam segment, triggering social-media backlash as fans noted other notable omissions, even as the tribute still honored figures like Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford.
The Oscars’ In Memoriam segment, stretched to about 15 minutes to honor Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, and Robert Redford, still omits several notable figures—Brigitte Bardot, Bud Cort, and Imax pioneer David Keighley—as well as TV stars James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane. Rachel McAdams and Barbra Streisand offered tributes, while others like Claudia Cardinale and Diane Ladd received mini-tributes. The omissions sparked disappointment from families and fans, highlighting the ongoing debate over who is included when the memorial segment is so time-constrained.
Oscars expands its In Memoriam for this year, but the TV broadcast still omits several notable figures — including James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane (and Malcolm-Jamal Warner) — with more names appearing only on the Academy’s site rather than on-screen.
Rebecca Gayheart says Eric Dane, who battled ALS, was eager to try an AI voice restoration created from his past recordings with ElevenLabs; when they heard the synthetic voice, it became a powerful, emotional moment for him and their family.
Rebecca Gayheart Dane discusses her husband Eric Dane’s battle with ALS and his involvement in ElevenLabs’ AI voice restoration project, which used past recordings to recreate a lifelike voice for communication. The initiative, including the ‘11 Voices’ docu-shorts and a pledge of lifetime licenses and support, aims to help up to a million people with voice loss, with Dane’s legacy and SXSW premiere fueling advocacy for the technology and its ethical use.
Eric Dane completed his memoir My Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments just before dying from ALS; due Nov. 3, 2026, published by Maria Shriver’s Open Field. The deeply personal book reflects on family, resilience, faith, sobriety, fatherhood, and living fully despite terminal illness, a work Dane wrote with his daughters in mind.
Eric Dane, best known for Grey's Anatomy, died at 53 and, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, his official cause of death was respiratory failure linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dane had publicly disclosed his ALS diagnosis last year, and his passing prompted an outpouring of tributes from co-stars and friends across the entertainment industry.
Eric Dane died at age 53 on Feb. 19 from respiratory failure, with ALS listed as an underlying cause on the death certificate. The actor had publicly disclosed his ALS diagnosis in 2025 and used his platform to advocate for awareness and research; he spent his final days with wife Rebecca Gayheart and his daughters Billie and Georgia, with the family asking for privacy.
Eric Dane died at 53; officials confirmed the Feb. 19 death was due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), with respiratory failure listed as the immediate cause on his death certificate. Diagnosed with ALS in April 2025, Dane advocated for awareness and research during his illness. He is survived by wife Rebecca Gayheart and their two daughters, Billie Beatrice and Georgia Geraldine; known for Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, among other roles.
Eric Dane died on Feb. 19 from respiratory failure, with ALS listed as a contributing cause on his death certificate, per People. His family said he spent his final days surrounded by loved ones and highlighted his ALS advocacy after revealing his diagnosis last year. The Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria star was 53 at the time of his passing and will be remembered for his film and TV work as well as his advocacy.
Eric Dane, best known for Grey's Anatomy, died Feb. 19 in Los Angeles after a days-long battle with ALS. A death certificate obtained by USA TODAY lists respiratory failure as the immediate cause and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) as the underlying condition. Dane had publicly disclosed his ALS diagnosis in 2025 and had become an advocate for awareness and research; he is survived by his wife Rebecca Gayheart and their two daughters.
In its first episode since Eric Dane's Feb. 19 death at age 53, Grey's Anatomy aired a video montage honoring him as McSteamy, recalling his iconic moments with Derek, Addison, Lexie and Callie and closing with a dedication to Dane amid his ALS battle.
Grey's Anatomy aired an episode paying emotional tribute to Eric Dane’s Dr. Mark Sloan, who died after an ALS battle, ending with a 60‑second montage of Sloan’s moments set to a Snow Patrol cover of Chasing Cars, with tributes from the cast and crew.
Grey's Anatomy aired a 65-second tribute montage for Eric Dane’s McSteamy (Mark Sloan) after his death, set to a Tommee Profitt & Fleuries cover of Snow Patrol’s ‘Chasing Cars,’ with tributes from the cast and Shonda Rhimes as the montage highlights Mark's earliest appearances and his mentorship to others.