Overview

• The Grey's Anatomy 20th-anniversary tribute did not take place after Eric Dane did not appear at the ceremony.
• Jesse Williams presented the award for Directing for a Drama Series by himself and did not mention Dane or the show.
• No reason for Dane’s absence has been provided, and his representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
• Producers had planned a Williams–Dane reunion for the segment, and trade reports said Dane withdrew at the last minute.
• Dane revealed an ALS diagnosis in April and described significant physical decline in a June TV interview, as fans posted messages of support during the Emmys.