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

Overview

• The certificate, reported Monday, identifies respiratory failure as the immediate cause and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis as an underlying condition.
• People obtained the record, with TMZ and international outlets citing its contents in follow-up reports.
• Eric Dane, 53, had publicly disclosed an ALS diagnosis in April 2025 after a protracted period of medical evaluation.
• He continued working on projects such as HBO’s Euphoria and used interviews to describe his declining mobility and to advocate for ALS awareness and research.
• His family said he died on Feb. 19 surrounded by loved ones and requested privacy, noting he is survived by Rebecca Gayheart and their daughters, Billie and Georgia.