Chyler Leigh, known for her role as Dr. Lexie Grey on Grey’s Anatomy, has issued a heartfelt tribute following the death of her former co-star Eric Dane with E!, Leigh described Dane as a man with a “heart of gold,” emphasizing his deep devotion to his two daughters and his professional work.
Leigh expressed her grief, stating, “The last 48 hours have been devastating. I never thought I would be using the term ‘had or was,’ but here we are. And I hate it.” She praised Dane’s intellect, humor, and character, remembering him as “an amazing father” who loved his children “fiercely” and was passionately committed to both his work and personal causes. She concluded, “The Universe is undoubtedly holding Eric now, just as I will continue to do within my heart forever.”
Eric Dane Gehrig’s Disease. A special tribute is scheduled in the next episode of Grey’s Anatomy, airing February 26, according to Deadline.
The show’s creator, Shonda Rhimes, paid her respects, calling Dane “a beloved member of the Shondaland and Grey’s Anatomy families” and noting that his portrayal of Dr. Mark Sloan left “an indelible mark on the series and on audiences around the world.”
Tributes have also come from other prominent figures in Hollywood, including brity”,”Ashton Kutcher”,”american actor”], Selma Blair, and Alyssa Milano. Kutcher wrote on X, “The Franklin Strip Fanatics fantasy football league will miss Mr. Eric Dane. We know you’ll be watching from the booth. Miss you, buddy. Let’s keep fighting the fight to solve ALS.”
Dane joined Grey’s Anatomy in 2006 as Dr. Sloan and departed during Season 9 after his character died in a plane crash. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Gayheart, and his two teenage daughters, Billie Beatrice, 15, and Georgia Geraldine, 13.
ALS is a progressive nervous system disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, which can lead to loss of muscle control, according to the Mayo Clinic. Dane publicly announced his diagnosis in April of the previous year.#newsafro_
