How Much Was Eric Dane Worth at the Time of His Death?

Eric Dane leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond his memorable television roles. Best known for his breakout role as Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy and his powerful work as Cal Jacobs on Euphoria, Dane brought complexity and charisma to screens for decades. In the final chapter of his life, after publicly revealing his ALS diagnosis in April 2025, he used his platform to raise awareness about the disease. Now, we’re taking a look back at the actor’s legacy. Here’s what to know about Dane’s net worth at the time of his death.

What was Eric Dane’s net worth when he died at 53?

Eric Dane is best known for his breakout role as Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy and later work on shows like The Last Ship and Euphoria. The actor had an estimated net worth of around $7 million at the time of his death in February 2026, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Dane’s financial success was built primarily through his acting career. His long‑running appearances on Grey’s Anatomy in the mid‑2000s brought both visibility and substantial paycheck potential. Dane also appeared in TV shows like Charmed, Gideon’s Crossing, and Saved before his breakout role. After Grey’s Anatomy, the actor played a prominent role in TNT’s The Last Ship from 2014 to 2018.

In addition to television, Dane appeared in successful films such as X‑Men: The Last Stand (2006), Marley & Me (2008), Valentine’s Day (2010), and Burlesque (2010). He appeared in his first feature film in The Basket, a drama from 2000.

In more recent years, Dane became well-known for his role as Nate Jacobs’ father, Cal Jacobs, in Euphoria. He reportedly filmed scenes for Euphoria Season 3, which airs in 2026. In November 2025, he also portrayed a firefighter with ALS in an episode of NBC’s Brilliant Minds.

Real estate also played a role in Dane’s overall financial picture. The Los Angeles home he and Rebecca Gayheart purchased in 2000 appreciated significantly over the years, bolstering his asset base outside of acting income.

Eric Dane said he felt ‘fortunate’ that he could continue working with his ALS diagnosis

Eric Dane was open to the public regarding his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that gradually destroys the nerve cells controlling voluntary muscle movement. He publicly revealed his diagnosis in April 2025. The actor expressed gratitude for his family’s support and a determination to fight the disease while continuing to work when possible. As his condition advanced over the following months, Dane became a vocal advocate for ALS awareness and research, partnering with organizations like I Am ALS to call for increased funding and better access to treatments.

In April 2025, when Dane revealed his diagnosis, he told People that he planned to continue to work. “I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to the set of Euphoria next week,” he said at the time.

Euphoria creator Sam Levinson issued a statement following Dane’s death. “I’m heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Eric,” Levinson said, according to Deadline. “Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift. Eric’s family is in our prayers. May his memory be for a blessing.”

The actor discussed playing an ALS patient on ‘Brilliant Minds’

In December 2025, People reports that Eric Dane talked on a virtual panel featuring I AM ALS and Synapticure co-founders Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya for Giving Tuesday. Dane discussed his experience playing Matthew on Brilliant Minds, a firefighter who was diagnosed with ALS. The actor noted how difficult it was to separate his real life from the character. However, he ultimately found the role to feel “cathartic.”

“I have no reason to be in a good spirit at any time, on any given day, I don’t think anybody would blame me if I went upstairs in my bedroom, crawled under the sheets, and spent the next two weeks crying,” he said. “And I was a little bit pleasantly surprised when I realized that I wasn’t built like that, because I thought for sure that was gonna be me.”

Dane noted that he had a “buoyant spirit in the face of something so horrible.”

“I make sure that people are aware of what ALS is and what it’s about, and more importantly, what we can do to combat it and improve the landscape, because it’s so rocky and littered with hurdles and bureaucracy and all this other nonsense that we’re trying to sift through so we can get to a place where we go, start working on solution,” he continued.