Eric Dane Misses Emmys Grey’s Anatomy Tribute After ALS Diagnosis

Eric Dane, known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy, missed a planned tribute at the 2025 Emmy Awards to celebrate the show's 20th anniversary after revealing his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis earlier this year. Dane was scheduled to appear alongside former co-star Jesse Williams, but Williams presented solo without mentioning Dane or the series. Dane has publicly shared the progression of his disease, noting significant loss of muscle function and a limited time before further deterioration, yet remains optimistic about his future. The reasons for Dane's last-minute withdrawal from the event remain unclear, and no official comment has been provided by his representatives. Despite his health challenges, Dane continues to work, including his upcoming role in the third season of HBO's Euphoria and a series regular role on Prime Video's Countdown. The absence of Dane led to the cancellation of the Grey’s Anatomy tribute segment at the Emmys, marking Dane's first major awards show appearance in nearly two decades had he attended.