United Kingdom, March 3 -- Eric Dane died of respiratory failure.

The Grey's Anatomy star's death certificate, which has been seen by People, confirms that he died from respiratory failure, with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) listed as an underlying cause.

Dane - who was 53 when he passed away on February 19 - publicly revealed his ALS diagnosis in April 2025, nearly a year before his death.

Dane's family were the first to announce his passing, revealing that he was surrounded by loved ones in the days before he died.

In a statement shared with People, the family said: "With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS.

"He spent his final days surrounded by dear frien...