The entertainment industry was met with an unfortunate surprise on Thursday, February 19, when international actor Eric Dane passed away due to ALS . He was 53 years old. Thousands of fans and co-actors remembered Eric and looked back on his memorable works, including the popular medical drama Grey's Anatomy . Eric played Dr. Mark Sloan. His co-stars, like Kate Walsh, Patrick Dempsey, and Jessica Capshaw, among others, went online and remembered their time with Eric. Swipe left and read their tribute to Eric Dane in this gallery. Love this content? Subscribe to our newsletter for more captivating stories and lifestyle features. Just enter your email here .