Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria star Eric Dane has died at the age of 53, about a year after announcing he was suffering from ALS.
"With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS," his family said in a statement.
"He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world. Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight."
TMZ said Dane died in a Los Angeles hospital.
Dane announced in December that he was writing a memoir about his life and career.
