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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.

Eric Dane

Deputy Ward Nelson
for Deputy Ward Nelson in The 3 Trackers
Suggested by jakubduda
Three Civil War veterans, Walt, Laurence and Garth, reunite after 20 years under unfortunate circumstances - to find and rescue Walter's son Luke from kidnappers. The kidnapping of his son brings Aging Texas cattleman Walt Fitzgerald back to his friends to join forces in the search after 20 years. 50 years ago Walter was hardened by the heat of battle, but he succumbed to the sparks in the eyes of a beautiful girl, but now they live separated. But before he left the ranch, he met his wife there, they run into each other when Kate returns to the Red River ranch after a long separation to spend some time with their daughter Gina, Luke's wife Claire and their son Walt jr. who are affected by that past event. Walter teamed up with his old companions Laurence and Garth and they track the kidnappers. The kidnappers are gang of civilizated Native Americans, they are led by Moses "Big Bear" Johnson and they call themselves Takoskowa and reason of kidnap is ransom. They want 100 000 dollars or the Red River ranch with the whole almost neverending land.
