Grey's Anatomy aired a tribute video for Eric Dane and his character Dr. Mark Sloan
The 65-second montage was set to a cover of 'Chasing Cars'
Eric Dane passed away on February 19, 2026
The song 'Chasing Cars' has been used multiple times on the show for emotional moments
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Former 'Grey's Anatomy' star Eric Dane, who portrayed the beloved character Dr. Mark Sloan nicknamed 'McSteamy,' was honored in a 65-second video tribute aired at the end of Thursday's episode of the ABC medical drama, one week after his death on February 19, 2026. The emotional montage featured memorable moments of Dane's character throughout the show's run, set to Tommee Profitt & Fleuries' cover of Snow Patrol's 'Chasing Cars,' a song that has become iconic to the series after being featured in its Season 2 finale. The tribute came as the cast and creator Shonda Rhimes had publicly mourned Dane's passing, describing him as 'a truly gifted actor' who 'left an indelible mark' on the show and its viewers. The choice of 'Chasing Cars' for the tribute was particularly significant, as the song has been used multiple times throughout 'Grey's Anatomy' history to underscore pivotal emotional moments, most notably when Denny (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) died and Izzie (Katherine Heigl) wouldn't let go of him in that Season 2 finale.
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Eric William Dane (November 9, 1972 – February 19, 2026) was an American actor. After multiple television roles in the 1990s and 2000s, which included his recurring role as Jason Dean in Charmed, Dane was cast as Dr. Mark Sloan on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy...
Mark Everett Sloan, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a fictional character on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy, portrayed by actor Eric Dane. Created by the show's executive producer and creator Shonda Rhimes, the character was introduced in the Season 2 as the former best friend of Derek Shepherd (Patric...
"Chasing Cars" is a song by Northern Irish–Scottish alternative rock band Snow Patrol, released on 6 June 2006 in the United States and 24 July in the United Kingdom as the second single of their fourth album, Eyes Open (2006). The song gained significant popularity in the US after being featured in...
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