{"id":6562,"date":"2026-02-27T14:43:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T14:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=6562"},"modified":"2026-02-27T14:43:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T14:43:36","slug":"how-greys-anatomy-paid-tribute-to-eric-dane-1-week-after-mcsteamy-actors-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=6562","title":{"rendered":"How &#8216;Grey&#8217;s Anatomy&#8217; paid tribute to Eric Dane 1 week after &#8216;McSteamy&#8217; actor&#8217;s death"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F02%2F122345829.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cGrey\u2019s Anatomy\u201d paid tribute to <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/19\/photos\/eric-danes-life-in-photos\/\">Eric Dane<\/a> at the end of Thursday\u2019s episode. <\/p>\n<p>Dane, who played Mark \u201cMcSteamy\u201d Sloan on the ABC medical drama for seven seasons, was honored with a 60-second montage of some of his most memorable moments. <\/p>\n<p>The tribute was soundtracked by <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/m8dy2Y66JtY?si=EzUCEYtZRS6DOhkX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tommee Profitt and Fleurie\u2019s cover of Snow Patrol\u2019s \u201cChasing Cars,\u201d <\/a>a song that has become synonymous with the show. <\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\">The song first appeared in the Season 2 finale in 2006, the same season Dane was introduced as a guest star. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eric Dane was honored by \u201cGrey\u2019s Anatomy\u201d during Thursday\u2019s episode. <span class=\"credit\">\u00a9ABC\/Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dane played Mark \u201cMcSteamy\u201d Sloan from Season 2 to Season 7. <span class=\"credit\">Randy Holmes\/Abc-Tv\/Kobal \/ Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DVP0YrqkvPU\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">montage featured<\/a> when his character was first introduced to viewers \u2014 wearing just a towel \u2014 as well as his character development from serial dater to proud dad. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhy are you telling me to give it time when there\u2019s no guarantee time is going to be there?\u201d his character reflects in one scene.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, in another one, he says, \u201cIf you love someone, you tell them, even if you\u2019re scared it\u2019s not the right thing, even if you\u2019re scared it\u2019ll burn your life to the ground, you say it. You say it loud.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The montage closed as his character \u2014 who died following a plane crash in Season 7 \u2014 tells Ellen Pompeo\u2019s Meredith Grey, \u201cDon\u2019t waste a single second.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn loving memory of Eric Dane. \u2764\ufe0f,\u201d\u00a0the show captioned the video on their Instagram page.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The show shared a 60-second video montage of his character. <span class=\"credit\">greysabc\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dane (photographed here in 2025) died Feb. 19 following a battle with ALS. He was 53. <span class=\"credit\">Roger \/ PGP \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter inline-module--nypostbusinessunit aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\" data-source-unit=\"Inline Newsletter Module Page Six Daily\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dane first appeared in Season 2 as a guest star before being brought back as a regular in Season 3. He ultimately left the show in Season 7. <\/p>\n<p>The \u201cEuphoria\u201d actor <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/19\/celebrity-news\/eric-dane-dead-at-53-after-als-battle\/\">died Feb. 19<\/a>, almost a year after he <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/04\/10\/celebrity-news\/greys-anatomy-alum-eric-dane-announces-als-diagnosis\/\">disclosed his battle with ALS<\/a>. He was 53.<\/p>\n<p>Dane\u2019s family shared in a statement to Page Six, \u201cWith heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Following his death, many of his \u201cGrey\u2019s Anatomy\u201d co-stars paid tribute to him. <span class=\"credit\">ABC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <span class=\"credit\">\u00a9ABC\/Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <span class=\"credit\">ABC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThroughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight,\u201d the statement continued. \u201cHe will be deeply missed, and lovingly\u00a0remembered always.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring\u00a0of love and support he\u2019s received.\u00a0The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Immediately after, his <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/19\/celebrity-news\/greys-anatomy-cast-reacts-to-eric-danes-death-at-53-after-als-battle\/\">\u201cGrey\u2019s Anatomy\u201d co-stars rallied on social media<\/a> with tributes from <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/21\/entertainment\/greys-anatomys-kate-walsh-mourns-eric-dane-after-his-death\/\">Kate Walsh<\/a>, who played Addison Montgomery, <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/21\/celebrity-news\/greys-anatomys-chyler-leigh-reacts-to-eric-danes-death\/\">Chyler Leigh<\/a>, who portrayed Dane\u2019s love interest Lexie Grey, and more poured in.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <span class=\"credit\">rebeccagayheartdane\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <span class=\"credit\">FilmMagic<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Patrick Dempsey, who played Dane\u2019s best friend Derek Shepherd on the show, <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/26\/celebrity-news\/greys-anatomy-star-patrick-dempsey-gets-emotional-over-eric-danes-death-in-interview\/\">called his death \u201cawful, stark and life-altering.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know a lot of people reached out to him before his passing to keep track. He was so beloved and is deeply missed,\u201d he said in an interview with News Talk FM this week.<\/p>\n<p>Dane is survived by his estranged wife, Rebecca Gayheart, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/celebrity-news\/eric-dane-kids\/\">their two daughters<\/a>: Billie, 15, and Georgia, 14.<a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/19\/celebrity-news\/eric-dane-dead-at-53-after-als-battle\/#\"\/><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/27\/entertainment\/how-greys-anatomy-paid-tribute-to-eric-dane-1-week-after-mcsteamy-actors-death\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cGrey\u2019s Anatomy\u201d paid tribute to Eric Dane at the end of Thursday\u2019s episode. 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