‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Misses Emmys Reunion Amid Illness

Grey’s Anatomy icon Eric Dane didn’t show up for a planned Primetime Emmy appearance alongside former co-star Jesse Williams as a tribute to the long-running medical drama. The 52-year-old actor, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in April, pulled out of the show at the last minute, according to Deadline, leaving Williams to present an award alone. Emmy organizers had promised the reunion to mark 20 years of Grey’s Anatomy, on which Dane played the part of Dr. Mark Sloan for six series before being written out in a heartbreaking death. Sunday would have been the Euphoria star’s first appearance at a major award ceremony since his diagnosis. Instead, Williams played it straight as he presented the Drama Series Directing award, with no mention of Grey’s Anatomy, the 22nd series of which premieres on Oct. 9. Dane has spoken candidly about his diagnosis with the fatal neurodegenerative disorder, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, telling People: “I wake up every day and I’m immediately reminded that this is happening… ​​It’s not a dream.”