Ellen Pompeo shared a sweet story about her friendship with Eric Dane at an event honoring him as an advocate for ASL research and awareness. On Saturday, January 24, the Euphoria actor, 53, was ...

Ellen Pompeo has recalled the first conversation she had with her Grey's Anatomy co-star Eric Dane after learning about his ALS diagnosis. The actress, who played Meredith Grey alongside Dane's Mark ...

Ellen Pompeo revealed a private conversation she had with her former Grey’s Anatomy castmate Eric Dane, reaching out shortly after learning of Dane’s ALS diagnosis. The actress, 56, opened up about ...

"I love you so much and I am honored to get to speak about you today," she told Dane at the time Brenton Blanchet is an Associate Editor on PEOPLE's TV team. He has been working at PEOPLE since 2022 ...

Ellen Pompeo recently revealed in a pre-taped message at the ALS Network Champions for Cures & Care Gala (via People) that she texted Eric Dane immediately after learning her “Grey’s Anatomy” co-star ...

When Ellen Pompeo (56) learned in April 2025 that her longtime colleague Eric Dane (53) was suffering from the incurable nerve disease ALS, she didn't hesitate for a second. The actress immediately ...

Showrunner Meg Marinis says that viewers of the ABC medical drama are "people who are fans of a 22-season show. Our fans are here for our characters." By Jackie Strause Managing Editor, East Coast We ...

The Grey’s Anatomy cast had Eric Dane’s back during his ALS battle before his death in February 2026. After appearing in more than 140 episodes of the ABC drama as Dr. Mark Sloan, Dane said goodbye to ...

Pompeo spoke of her connection to her co-star dor the ALS Network Champions for Cures and Care Gala last month.