Grey's Anatomy Honors Eric Dane a Week After 'McSteamy' Loss

"Grey's Anatomy" paid tribute to Eric Dane at the end of Thursday's episode with a montage of his memorable moments on the show. Dane played Mark "McSteamy" Sloan for seven seasons on the ABC medical drama.

Memorable Moments

The tribute featured a 60-second montage set to Tommee Profitt and Fleurie’s cover of Snow Patrol’s “Chasing Cars.” This song became synonymous with the show after first appearing in its Season 2 finale in 2006, coinciding with Dane's debut as a guest star.

The montage highlighted key scenes like his character introduction and development from a serial dater to a proud dad. Notable quotes included his character advising to "not waste a single second," originally spoken to Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo.

Eric Dane's Legacy

Dane, who also appeared in “Euphoria,” died on February 19 at age 53, almost a year after announcing his battle with ALS. His family issued a statement commemorating him as an advocate for ALS awareness and research.

In memory of Dane, his family expressed gratitude for the support they received from fans and requested privacy during this difficult time.

Co-stars Pay Tribute

Dane’s "Grey's Anatomy" co-stars shared tributes via social media. Messages from Kate Walsh, who portrayed Addison Montgomery, and Chyler Leigh, who played Lexie Grey, were among those celebrating his impact.