Eric Dane he is still fighting to end ALS even after his death.
“We have a lot to learn, a lot to do, and we have to do it now,” Dane said in an I AM ALS public service announcement released Monday, May 18.
The late actor was seen with several famous names, including his first Grey’s Anatomy costars James Pickens Jr., Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers again Caterina Scorsone. Program creator, Shonda Rhimeshe reappeared in Monday’s video.
“We are ending ALS,” Sterling K. Brown announced in the video, as other stars told viewers that “ALS can’t wait and neither can we.”
The call to action was a show of solidarity from I AM ALS – a patient-led non-profit organization that aims to find a cure for ALS through policy change and research – during ALS Awareness Month. Before his death, Dane was an ambassador for a non-profit organization.
Dane died on February 19 at the age of 53 following a battle with ALS.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Eric Dane on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” Dane’s family said in a statement at the time. “He spent his last days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world.”
Dane had Billie, 16, and Georgia, 14, with him Rebecca Gayheart.
“Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same battle,” the statement continued. “He will be greatly missed, and always remembered with love. Eric loved his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he has received. The family has asked for privacy as they contemplate this impossible time.”
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After his death, I AM ALS was released Ring Every Bell documentary, which chronicled Dane’s ALS advocacy efforts. In this film, Dane went to Washington, DC and advocated for the reauthorization of the ACT ALS bill, which was passed for the first time in 2021 and established grant programs for neurodegenerative diseases. It will expire in September 2026.
Dane became an ALS advocate following his diagnosis in 2024. The actor went public with his health battle in April 2025.
“I was diagnosed with ALS,” said Dane People in a statement at the time. “I am so grateful to have my loving family by my side as we look to this next chapter.”
Dane continued his acting career throughout his battle with ALS, appearing in the third season of Euphoriawhich we are currently playing.
“I feel lucky that I was able to continue working and I’m looking forward to going back [the] a set of Euphoria next week,” continued his April 2025 statement. “I kindly ask that you give me and my family privacy at this time.”
