He added that Dane was « wickedly intelligent », and also did « an incredible job at bringing awareness to this horrible disease ».
Dane spent his final months advocating for ALS research and awareness
Euphoria creator Sam Levinson told Variety: « I’m heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend. »
« Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift, » he said.
His Charmed co-star Alyssa Milano meanwhile wrote that her « heart is with the people who were lucky enough to be his home ».
« When it came to his daughters and Rebecca, everything in him softened. He carried them with him even in rooms where they weren’t present… A breathtakingly beautiful family. »
Ashton Kutcher, who starred alongside Dane in 2010’s Valentine’s Day, also paid tribute on social media: « Miss you, buddy. Let’s keep fighting the fight to solve ALS. »
Nina Dobrev separately said he « led with kindness and made everyone on our set feel seen ». The pair starred together in 2022’s Redeeming Love.
« He was warm, generous, prepared, and so passionate about what he did, » she wrote on Instagram. « ALS is a cruel and unforgiving disease. May his memory inspire more research, awareness, and progress toward a cure. »
Eddy Chen/HBO Eric Dane in a still image from HBO drama EuphoriaEddy Chen/HBO
Dane played the father of Oscar-nominee Jacob Elordi’s Nate in Euphoria, which debuted in 2019
Since sharing his diagnosis 10 months ago, Dane advocated for research and awareness surrounding the progressive condition.
In November, he appeared on screen as a firefighter struggling to accept support following an ALS diagnosis in an episode of NBC medical drama Brilliant Minds.
