Eric Dane dies at 53 due to ALS

Hollywood actor Patrick Dempsey has paid a heartfelt tribute to his former Grey's Anatomy co-star Eric Dane, who died at the age of 53 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In a statement about his time with Dane, Dempsey said that he was 'incredibly funny' and that he was always 'bringing warmth and energy to every set he was



on.'

In a statement given just after the news of his death broke, Dempsey said that he had spoken with Dane just last week. 'It’s hard to process,' he said. 'My heart is with his kids.' Dane was surrounded by his wife and daughters, Billie and Georgia, during his final days, according to his representatives.