Eric Dane's Oscars Omission: A Grey's Anatomy Tribute

0:00This is entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI and presented by the Daily News Now. Eric Dane passed away on February 19th at age 53 after a long battle with ALS. His death coincidentally fell on the 20th anniversary of his debut on Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Mark Sloan. The actor, best known for TV roles including Euphoria, was left out of the Oscars in Memorium Segment on Sunday. Shonda Rhymes, his former Grey's Anatomy showrunner, addressed the omission directly. She pointed out that Dane was a television star, not a movie one, and the Oscars focused on film losses. Rhymes expects the Emmys to give him a proper tribute later. Dane's family felt saddened by the snub but understood it, given the industry's heavy losses in 2025. His wife Rebecca Gayhart and daughter's Billy, 16, and Georgia 14 have been grieving publicly. Grey's Anatomy honored Dane with a special montage in a late February episode. It featured his memorable scenes set to chase in cars by Snow Patrol, ending with a heartfelt memory card.

1:05Other TV Notables like James Van Der Beek were also overlooked, but fans hope upcoming awards shows set things right for Dane's legacy.