Early Life and Education of Eric Dane: A Complete Timeline

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How education and upbringing influenced the life of Eric Dane. A timeline of key moments.

Eric Dane is an American actor known for his roles in television and film. He gained prominence as Dr. Mark Sloan on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Prior to this, he had recurring roles in series like Charmed. Following his success on Grey's Anatomy, Dane appeared in movies such as Marley & Me, Valentine's Day, and Burlesque. More recently, he has played Captain Tom Chandler in The Last Ship and Cal Jacobs in the HBO series Euphoria, and FBI Special Agent Nathan Blythe in the Prime Video series Countdown, showcasing his versatility across different genres.

November 9, 1972: Eric Dane's Birth

On November 9, 1972, Eric William Dane was born in Los Angeles, California. He would later become an actor known for roles in "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria".

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1987: Attended Sequoia High School

In 1987, Eric Dane began attending Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California.

1990: Continued Education at Sequoia High School

In 1990, Eric Dane was still attending Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California.

1991: Graduation from San Mateo High School

In 1991, Eric Dane graduated from San Mateo High School in San Mateo, California, after transferring from Sequoia High School.

October 29, 2004: Marriage to Rebecca Gayheart

On October 29, 2004, Eric Dane married actress Rebecca Gayheart.

June 2011: Entered Treatment Center

In June 2011, Eric Dane entered a California treatment center to recover from a dependency on prescription drugs, which he developed after suffering a sports injury.

April 2017: The Last Ship Production Halted

In April 2017, production of "The Last Ship" was halted through Memorial Day to allow Eric Dane to address his battle with depression.

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February 2018: Divorce Filing

In February 2018, Rebecca Gayheart filed for divorce from Eric Dane after 14 years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences".

2024: ALS Symptoms started appearing

In early 2024, Eric Dane began experiencing symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

March 7, 2025: Divorce Petition Dismissal Request

On March 7, 2025, Rebecca Gayheart reportedly filed to request a dismissal of the divorce petition against Eric Dane after 7 years of separation.

April 2025: ALS Diagnosis Announced

In April 2025, Eric Dane announced his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

June 2025: Loss of Arm Function

By June 2025, Eric Dane had completely lost function of his right arm and hand due to ALS, after experiencing initial symptoms in 2024.