Grey's Anatomy Pays Tribute to Eric Dane with Video Montage Following His Death

Grey's Anatomy honored late actor Eric Dane with a special video montage in the first episode aired after his death on February 19, 2026, at age 53. The tribute revisited key moments of his character Mark Sloan, including pivotal scenes and his final speech to Jackson Avery. Dane, diagnosed with ALS in 2025, joined the show in Season 2 and became a series regular until his character's death in Season 8. The montage also featured his appearances in later seasons, including pandemic-themed dream sequences.