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Eric William Dane (born Eric William Melvin; November 9, 1972 – February 19, 2026) was an American actor. After multiple television roles in the 1990s and 2000s, including his recurring role as Jason Dean on Charmed, one of his most notable roles was as Dr. Mark Sloan 'Dr. McSteamy' on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2006–2012; 2021). He also played Captain Tom Chandler in the TNT series The Last Ship (2014–2018), Cal Jacobs in the HBO drama series Euphoria (2019–2026), and FBI Special Agent Nathan Blythe in the Amazon Prime Video crime series Countdown (2025). He appeared in films such as X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), Marley & Me (2008), Valentine's Day (2010), Burlesque (2010), and Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024). In April 2025, he announced that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He said his symptoms had begun roughly eighteen months earlier. By June 2025, he had completely lost the use of his right arm, and by October 2025 he was using a wheelchair. He died on February 19, 2026, at the age of 53. From Wikipedia.
"Golden Tides" is a historical drama that follows the lives of the Hamilton family, a wealthy Black American family navigating the opulence, challenges, and prejudices of the Gilded Age (1870s–1900s) in New York City. The show explores themes of ambition, love, betrayal, and the pursuit of legacy, while also shining a spotlight on the complexities of race, class, and privilege during this transformative period in American history. The Hamiltons are trailblazers, wealthy thanks to the patriarch’s innovative investments in railroads and textiles. However, their success invites both admiration and hostility from high society as well as their rivals. Between forbidden romances, alliances, and schemes, "Golden Tides" promises drama, romance, and a unique perspective on a pivotal era in history.
