Eric Dane’s Death Certificate Confirms Respiratory Failure With ALS as Underlying Cause

Overview

• The Los Angeles County death certificate, obtained by People, lists respiratory failure as the immediate cause of death with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis identified as the underlying cause.
• Dane died on Feb. 19 in Los Angeles at age 53, and his family said he spent his final days surrounded by loved ones while requesting privacy.
• He publicly disclosed his ALS diagnosis in April 2025 and later described early symptoms, including weakness in his right hand, before his condition progressed.
• Despite declining health, he continued working and advocacy efforts, portraying an ALS patient on Brilliant Minds and being reported to reprise his role in Euphoria’s third season scheduled for April 12.
• Posthumous tributes include a Netflix Famous Last Words interview featuring a message to his daughters, while a verified GoFundMe for the children has raised nearly $500,000.