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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
Mayor Geoffrey J. Lee
for Mayor Geoffrey J. Lee in The Day The Earth Stopped Spinning
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Film opens with 5 friends, Isaiah, Malachi “Mal”, Rodney, Clarence, and Kurt, meeting up at their favorite pub. Through their lively conversations, we learn about their personal lives and struggles: Isaiah's father is sick and his time is coming to end. Mal is anxiously preparing for the arrival of his first child, trying to balance his excitement and fears about fatherhood. Rodney has just gotten engaged and dream about future with his fiancée. Clarence has recently been promoted, finally achieved his dream career and is supported by his gf. Kurt is preparing to open his own bar, and start a new life with son. They share laughs, advice, and their hopes for the future. The pub serves as a symbol of their enduring friendship. Their world is shattered when news breaks that Russia sent nuclear weapon on France. The government declares a state of emergency, and able-bodied men are drafted to defend their country. The friends have a week to prepare for their departure. They spend these precious days with their loved ones. The pub becomes their sanctuary once more as they gather for one last evening together. The war is hell. After some time they returns home. Not all of them, Mal is determined to be missing. They decided to come back and save him. Mal is imprisoned and helps 5 other soldiers to survive. They will rescue him and Kurt will fall in love again when is shot and healed by nurse. Film ends with heartfelt meeting with love ones at home and cancer of Phil is in remission.
