Shonda Rhimes explained that she agreed for one simple reason

Dane starred on Grey's between 2006 and 2012, before returning briefly in 2021.

A fundraiser was started for Eric Dane after he passed away

GoFundMe has explained the fundraiser is 'under review'

A GoFundMe page was set up to support Dane's two daughters, Billie and Georgia

Dane died aged 53 on February 19 following a brief battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Actor Eric Dane's death from ALS, a common form of motor neuron disease, has brought renewed attention to the debilitating disease

Director joins fans rallying behind the late actor’s family for support

Eric Dane was one of a number of high-profile figures who have been diagnosed with ALS in recent years

The tearjerking interview is now streaming on Netflix

Patrick Dempsey described Eric Dane as the 'funniest man'

The Grey's Anatomy actor had a final message that he shared in the final months of his battle with the disease

The Grey's Anatomy star said he had 'no reason to be in a good spirit at any time'

Dane passed off his early symptoms as the result of texting too much

The actor lost his battle with the degenerative neurological condition on Thursday afternoon, his reps confirmed in a statement.

Rebecca Gayheart filed for divorce from Eric Dane in 2018

The actor said speaking out gives him 'a propulsive sort of component to my existence'

The former Grey's Anatomy star was diagnosed with the incurable degenerative neurological condition back in April

Rebecca Gayheart had filed for divorce over 'irreconcilable differences' in 2018

Eric Dane, best known for playing Mark Sloan in Grey's Anatomy, has spoken out about his battle with ALS

Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane was diagnosed with ALS in April of this year

The Dr Mark Sloan actor was candid about his experience

Eric Dane confirmed he had been diagnosed with ALS earlier this year

The actor announced he had been diagnosed back in April