Early Life and Education of Eric Dane: A Complete Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Eric Dane. A timeline of key moments.
Eric Dane is an American actor known for his television and film roles. He gained recognition through recurring roles in series like *Charmed* before achieving widespread fame as Dr. Mark Sloan on the medical drama *Grey's Anatomy*. He has also appeared in films such as *Marley & Me*, *Valentine's Day*, and *Burlesque*, showcasing his versatility in both television and film.
November 9, 1972: Eric Dane's Birth
On November 9, 1972, Eric William Dane was born. He would later become an American actor known for roles in television and film.
1987: Attended Sequoia High School
In 1987, Eric Dane began attending Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California.
1990: Attended San Mateo High School
In 1990, Eric Dane started attending San Mateo High School in San Mateo, California.
1991: Graduation from San Mateo High School
In 1991, Eric Dane graduated from San Mateo High School. During high school, he was an athlete and played on the water polo team before pursuing acting.
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 that he had developed after suffering an 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 deal with the depression he was battling.
February 2018: Rebecca Gayheart Filed for Divorce
In February 2018, Rebecca Gayheart filed for divorce from Eric Dane after 14 years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences".
2024: Experienced Initial ALS Symptoms
In early 2024, Eric Dane started experiencing symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
March 7, 2025: Gayheart Filed to Dismiss Divorce Petition
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 Right Arm Function
By June 2025, Eric Dane had completely lost function of his right arm and hand due to ALS.
September 2025: Slurred Speech
By September 2025, Eric Dane's speech became slurred due to ALS.
October 2025: Wheelchair-Bound
By October 2025, Eric Dane became wheelchair-bound due to ALS.
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