Actor Eric Dane died on February 19 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). While his death is being mourned by his fans, admirers and colleagues from the movie fraternity, fans will get to see him on screen one last time. Last year, Dane completed filming for season 3 of Euphoria. The show will mark his last screen act.
Eric Dane to be seen in Euphoria 3
The actor, who was 53, had shot episodes for the upcoming season prior to filming wrapping in late 2025, as per TMZ. Dane portrayed Cal Jacobs, the troubled father of Nate Jacobs, played by Jacob Elordi. On the hit drama, Cal was depicted as a deeply conflicted character who engaged in secret motel hook-ups with young men and trans women, while battling alcoholism that often led to volatile outbursts.
His storyline became one of the most talked-about arcs of the series.
A representative for Dane confirmed to TMZ that he had returned to set in April 2025, the same month he publicly disclosed his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig`s disease.
At the time, he had expressed his intention to continue working despite the diagnosis. Filming for season 3 concluded later that year.
In an earlier interview with Variety, Dane had said viewers would witness “a moment of truth and some sort of redemption” for Cal in the forthcoming season, raising anticipation around his character`s arc.
Season 3 of `Euphoria` is set to premiere on Hulu on April 12.
Johnny Depp opened his home for Eric Dane
Dane died on February 19, 2026, following what his family described as a rapid 10-month battle with ALS. In a statement, they said he spent his final days surrounded by loved ones and became a passionate advocate for ALS awareness and research during his illness.
In a touching act of support during his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), actor Johnny Depp opened one of his Los Angeles homes to fellow actor Eric Dane, allowing him to stay free of cost in the months leading up to his death on February 19.
According to E! News, the Pirates of the Caribbean star welcomed Dane into one of his properties at no charge. The support came as Dane`s health rapidly declined.
Speaking a day after his death, his friend and former Grey`s Anatomy co-star Patrick Dempsey described the severity of his condition.
“He was really starting to lose his ability to speak, he was bed-ridden and it was very hard for him to swallow,” Dempsey shared in an interview, adding, “the quality of his life was deteriorating so rapidly,” as quoted by E! News.
(with inputs from ANI)
