Grey’s Anatomy Pays Tribute to Eric Dane One Week After His Death

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The Grey’s Anatomy family will never forget Eric Dane.

It was so emotional watching Grey’s Anatomy last week. Just a week after Eric Dane, who played the amazing Dr. Mark Sloan (aka McSteamy!), sadly passed away after fighting ALS for a year, the show honored him with a beautiful montage of his best scenes. It really celebrated everything he brought to the series.

As a longtime fan of heartwarming TV moments, I have to say the recent tribute to Mark Sloan was everything. The 60-second clip, which they shared after the show and online, was a beautiful reminder of his best scenes. They highlighted so much – from his funny nickname for himself and Jackson, ‘The Plastics Posse,’ to his sweet friendship with Callie, and even that incredibly touching moment when he walked her down the aisle. Of course, they didn’t forget his unforgettable love story with Lexie. It really brought all the feels!

The video featured Mark’s famous quote: “Tell people you love them. Don’t hold back, even if you’re worried about the consequences or if it might be difficult. Even if you think it could change everything, say it—say it clearly—and then see what happens.”

The emotional tribute was set to a song that always resonates with fans of Grey’s Anatomy: a cover of “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol, beautifully reimagined by Tommee Profitt and Fleurie.

The montage concluded with a deeply moving, yet sad, scene: Mark’s return in season 17 of Grey’s Anatomy. He appears to Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) on the beach of her dreams and urges her, “Don’t waste one single minute.”

The closing words of the tribute read, “In loving memory of Eric Dane. 1972 – 2026.”

Although this was the first time the show formally recognized Eric after his passing at 53, many of his coworkers and fellow performers had already shared their grief and memories of him.

Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey’s Anatomy, remembered Eric as a cherished part of the Shondaland and Grey’s Anatomy teams. In a February 20th Instagram post, she described him as a remarkably talented actor whose performance as Dr. Mark Sloan deeply impacted the show and viewers everywhere.

I’m absolutely heartbroken. He brought so much beauty, passion, and kindness into the world, and I, along with so many others, will deeply miss his talent and warmth. My thoughts are with his family and everyone who loved him and was inspired by his incredible work.

Patrick Dempsey, known as “McDreamy” alongside Eric Dane’s “McSteamy,” shared his thoughts on their time working together and the strong connection they developed.

Patrick described a colleague as incredibly funny during a recent interview on Virgin Radio UK. He shared that working with him was a joy, and he wants to fondly remember him that way. Patrick explained that his colleague always brought a lot of fun to the set, had a wonderful sense of humor, and they connected immediately.

Patrick still vividly remembers the first time they worked together. He recalled a memorable scene where his co-star emerged from the bathroom, looking incredible with a towel draped over him, which instantly made Patrick feel self-conscious and unimportant.

To read more of the heartfelt memories and tributes shared in honor of Eric, please continue.

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 teams. She praised his talent as an actor, noting that his performance as Dr. Mark Sloan had a lasting impact on the show and its viewers. She 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 fondly remembered him as the funniest person he knew. He described working with him as a joy, and wanted to cherish those happy memories. He always brought a fun energy to the set, with a fantastic sense of humor and an easygoing personality. They clicked immediately. Patrick recalled one particularly memorable scene: the man emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a towel, looking incredible, which hilariously made Patrick feel self-conscious about his own appearance.

The creator of Grey’s Anatomy, shown here with actress Debbie Allen, recounted how they brought back the character Eric for a season 19 episode during the pandemic as a tribute to the actor who played him.

In an Instagram post, she remembered calling Eric, who picked up right away. She asked if he’d be willing to return to filming, acknowledging the challenges of shooting during a pandemic. She explained they would film outdoors, maintaining social distance, because she believed the world needed some happiness, and that his and Lexie’s characters brought that joy. He simply asked for the details. When she arrived on set, he playfully suggested they forget the rules and hug. She shared that she’ll always remember Eric’s hugs – the best hugs – and expressed her wish for his peace and well-being.

The White Lotus actress shared the news of Eric’s passing on her Instagram Story, expressing her sadness with a sad face and a broken heart emoji.

Eric’s co-star from Euphoria, who played his wife on the show, posted a touching selfie of them together on her Instagram, 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 described Eric as a radiant person, both on and off the set of Grey’s, and noted how his light extended to his family, Rebecca and their daughters. She fondly remembered his playful spirit and impeccable comedic timing during filming, recalling how he’d deliver lines with a mischievous twinkle in his eye that always surprised and delighted. He will be deeply missed.

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

She wrote on Instagram on February 20th that Eric had a huge and undeniable impact on the show and its viewers. She described him as an unforgettable talent who will be deeply missed, and shared her condolences with his family.

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

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

He finished by saying he loved me and wished they’d had more time together. He told me to find comfort in God’s love and promised we would meet again.

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

She praised his bravery in facing his diagnosis, writing on X that he powerfully shared his experiences with ALS and helped others understand what living with the disease is like.

Regarding his upcoming memoir, which her publishing company will release, she said he wanted to share his love for his family and create a legacy they could cherish.

I was so saddened to hear about Dane’s passing. We worked together years ago on ‘Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane,’ and I always admired him. I shared my condolences on Instagram, simply writing, ‘I love you. And yours,’ because sometimes those are the only words that feel right.

Actor from That ’70s Show shared a touching message on X about his friend, Eric Dane. He reminisced about the fun they had together in their Fantasy Football league, saying the league will miss Dane, and expressed hope he’ll still be able to watch from the sidelines as he battles ALS. He ended with a message of support, saying they’ll continue to fight for a cure.

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 Eric’s family, and we hope his memory brings comfort.”

The actor from Grey’s Anatomy 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” with several crying emojis.

His Redeeming Love co-star shared on Instagram that she was deeply saddened to hear of Eric’s passing. She remembered him as a warm, generous, and dedicated actor who was passionate about his work. She also noted that he was incredibly kind and made everyone on set feel valued.

She described ALS as a devastating disease and expressed hope that his memory will 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 hilariously shocking or surprisingly insightful. He was incredibly witty, loved finding humor in the unexpected, and enjoyed playfully surprising people.

And she credited him with her daring 2003 look.

Alyssa went on to say that he encouraged her to get her 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 that 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.”

Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star recalled Eric Dane’s nickname on Grey’s Anatomy, jokingly posting on Instagram, “Oh my goodness, not McSteamy!”

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2026-02-27 16:49