Grey’s Anatomy’s Kate Walsh Remembers Eric Dane After His Death

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Kate Walsh is processing her grief over Eric Dane.

The actress was deeply moved and struggled to find the right words as she remembered her former Grey’s Anatomy colleague, who passed away on February 19th at the age of 53 after a battle with ALS. She also sent her sympathy to his daughters, Billie, 15, and Georgia, 14, and their mother, Rebecca Gayheart.

On February 20th, Kate shared on Instagram that her primary thoughts were with his daughters and Rebecca, and she was keeping them in her prayers and close to her heart.

The 58-year-old actress shared photos honoring her late colleague and reminisced about the first time they worked together on the ABC medical drama, explaining that she immediately recognized his skill.

She added that it was also his first time appearing on the show, and he seemed quite nervous. She admitted she initially wondered if he had the acting talent to match his good looks, but he quickly proved he did, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Kate shared details about her close relationship with the Euphoria actor, describing him as a sensitive and vulnerable person while they worked together.

She explained that during the first seasons of Grey’s Anatomy, the cast and crew spent so much time together they became like a family. Eric, in particular, was a constant source of support and affection for everyone.

Following Eric’s passing, many people he worked with have been sharing their recollections of him. Among them is Patrick Dempsey, who described how he and Eric went from colleagues to close friends.

He explained in a recent interview with Virgin Radio UK on February 20th that they connected easily because they didn’t see each other as rivals. Instead, they had a strong mutual respect. He described the other person as incredibly intelligent and fondly remembered the fun they shared, emphasizing the happiness he brought to others.

Patrick added, “The real loss is for us who don’t have him anymore.”

The outpouring of support for Eric continues. For more reactions from celebrities, please keep reading.

The actress from Euphoria posted a clip from Eric’s Netflix special, Famous Last Words, and wrote, “Forever will love you.”

Shonda Rhimes shared a heartfelt message on February 20th, remembering Eric Dane as a cherished part of the Shondaland and Grey’s Anatomy communities. She praised his talent as an actor, noting that his portrayal of Dr. Mark Sloan had a lasting impact on both the show and its viewers. Rhimes expressed gratitude for his artistry, kindness, and friendship over the years, and extended her condolences to his family, friends, and fans.

The Grey’s Anatomy alum remembered his former costar during an appearance on Virgin Radio UK. 

Patrick described him as the funniest person he knew. He was a delight to work with, and Patrick wanted to remember him that way – always bringing fun and laughter to the set. They clicked immediately and had a great working relationship. Patrick fondly recalled his first scene with him: emerging from the bathroom looking fantastic with a towel draped around him, which hilariously made Patrick feel self-conscious about his own appearance.

As a huge Grey’s Anatomy fan, I was so touched to hear the showrunner talk about bringing Eric back for a season 19 episode. They shared a lovely story about how they made it happen during the pandemic, and it was clearly a heartfelt tribute to honor his incredible legacy. Seeing the picture of them with Debbie Allen just made it even more special!

I was just remembering a sweet moment with Eric Dane, and it really struck me. I called him, hoping he’d be up for working together again, even knowing how challenging things were with the pandemic and safety protocols. I explained we’d shoot outdoors, keep our distance, because honestly, the world needed a little happiness, and our characters, Mark and Lexie, always brought that. He didn’t hesitate – just asked where and when! When I saw him on set that day, he immediately said, ‘Let’s forget the rules and just hug!’ And that’s what I’ll always remember about Eric – his hugs. They were the absolute best. He’s such a dear friend, and I’m sending him all my best wishes.

The actress from The White Lotus shared the news of Eric’s passing on her Instagram Story, adding a sad face and broken heart emoji to express her sympathy.

Eric’s co-star from Euphoria, who played his wife on the show, posted a touching selfie of them together on her Instagram Story, along with the message, “RIP MR. DANE.”

Kim, who had a romantic connection with Eric on Grey’s Anatomy, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. She remembered Eric as a radiant person, both on the Grey’s set and when he was with his family. She described how he’d often get a playful glint in his eye before delivering a perfectly timed, hilarious line that would leave everyone amazed. She concluded by saying he would be deeply missed.

Although the actress and Eric didn’t work on Grey’s Anatomy at the same time, she fondly remembered him in a tribute, saying she sees his character’s name displayed in the hospital hallways every week.

She shared on Instagram on February 20th that Eric had a huge and undeniable impact on the show and its viewers. She described him as an incredibly talented person who will be deeply missed, and expressed her sympathy to his family.

The actor from I, Tonya, who appeared with Eric in the 2023 movie Americana, shared thoughts on his friendship with the Grey’s Anatomy actor.

Paul shared on Instagram that the band worked hard to find performances, cope with difficulties, and avoid substance use. He also expressed happiness that they had the chance to perform together in the band Americana.

He expressed his love, saying, “I love you.” He wished they’d had more time together and encouraged them to find comfort in God’s love, promising to meet them again.

The journalist shared she was “heartbroken” by the “devastating news” of Eric’s death.

She praised his bravery in facing his ALS diagnosis, noting he powerfully shared his experiences with the world on X.

Regarding his new memoir, which will be published through her publishing company, she said he wanted to express his love for his family and leave them with a story they could cherish.

The actress from Cruel Intentions, who starred with Dane in the 1990s TV series Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane, shared her sadness by posting a tribute to him on Instagram. She wrote, “I love you. And yours.”

Actor from That ’70s Show shared fond memories of playing Fantasy Football with Eric Dane, posting on X, “The Franklin strip fanatics Fantasy Football league will truly miss Eric. We know you’ll be cheering us on, and we’re sending our love as you continue to battle ALS. Keep fighting, buddy!”

The creator of Euphoria said he considered his friendship with Eric Dane, who played Cal Jacobs on the show, to be a special blessing, especially after Dane’s recent death.

In a statement to Variety, he expressed his deep sadness, saying, “I’m devastated by the loss of our friend Eric. It was a privilege to work with him, and I truly cherished our friendship. Our thoughts are with his family, and we hope his memory brings comfort.”

The Grey’s Anatomy actor announced the passing of a former colleague on his Instagram Story on February 19th, simply writing “Rest in Peace.”

Sarah, who also worked with Eric on Grey’s Anatomy, shared the news on her Instagram Story, posting “Rest in peace” along with several crying emojis.

His Redeeming Love co-star shared her sadness about Eric’s death on Instagram, posting a photo of them together on set. She described him as a warm, generous, and dedicated person who was passionate about his work. She also said he was kind and made everyone feel valued.

She expressed that ALS is a devastating illness and hoped his memory would encourage further research, understanding, and advancements in finding a cure. She said he would be greatly missed.

The actress from Charmed celebrated her friendship with Eric, who played her romantic partner on the show.

She remembered a mischievous glint in Eric’s eye just before he’d say something unexpectedly funny or thought-provoking. He had a wonderfully sharp wit, loved finding humor in the unexpected, and enjoyed surprising people.

And she credited him with her daring 2003 look.

Alyssa went on to say that he encouraged her to get a short pixie cut and a nose piercing. He was also there with her when she found Lucy, her cherished chihuahua rescue. He playfully called her ‘Milano,’ acting as if it was the most important part of her name.

She concluded, “My heart is with the people who were lucky enough to be his home.”

Kevin McKidd, known for his role on Grey’s Anatomy, posted a tribute to his former costar, Dane DeHaan, on Instagram. He shared a photo of DeHaan with the message, “Rest in peace buddy.”

As a pop culture enthusiast, I have to say, I totally cracked up when I saw this! Phaedra Parks, from Real Housewives of Atlanta, was reminiscing about Eric Dane’s nickname on Grey’s Anatomy – ‘McSteamy,’ of course! – and her reaction on Instagram was just perfect. She wrote, ‘Sweet baby Jesus not McSteamy Lord!’ It’s a hilarious reminder of how iconic that character was, and her post really captured that nostalgic feeling.

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