Eric Dane has died aged 53.

The Grey's Anatomy star passed away on Thursday (Feb 19), 10 months after he publicly shared his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and causes loss of muscle control.

Eric's family said in a statement to People: "With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS.