Patrick Dempsey Texted Eric Dane a Week Before ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Co-Star’s Death: ‘He Was the Funniest Man’ and ‘Such a Joy to Work With’

Variety · 2026-02-20
Patrick Dempsey Texted Eric Dane a Week Before ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Co-Star’s Death: ‘He Was the Funniest Man’ and ‘Such a Joy to Work With’

Patrick Dempsey paid tribute to his “Grey’s Anatomy” co-star Eric Dane, calling him “the funniest man” and “such a joy to work with” after Dane died on Feb. 19 at 53 years old. The two starred on “Grey’s Anatomy” together for several season