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\t\t<\/p>\n Chyler Leigh<\/strong><\/a> is the latest Grey\u2019s Anatomy<\/strong><\/a><\/em> star to speak out following the devastating death of Eric Dane<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Eric<\/strong> passed away at the age of 53<\/a> on February 19, 2026 following a battle with ALS, which he announced just 10 months ago.<\/p>\n The following day, Chyler<\/strong> \u2013 who played Eric<\/strong>\u2018s onscreen love interest Dr. Lexie Grey on the ABC medical drama \u2013 released a statement mourning her co-star.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u201cThe last 48 hours have been devastating,\u201d Chyler<\/strong> shared with E! News<\/a><\/em>. \u201cI never thought I would be using the term \u2018had or was,\u2019 but here we are. And I hate it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cEric had a heart of gold,\u201d she continued. \u201cHis humor and, especially, his laugh was infectious. He was a deeply intelligent man who could carry a philosophical conversation for hours even while we were on set. He was an amazing father and loved his girls FIERCELY. Incredibly passionate about his work and the causes he kept close to his heart.\u201d<\/p>\n Chyler<\/strong> went on the emphasize how Eric<\/strong>\u2018s legacy will live on.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Universe is undoubtedly holding Eric now,\u201d she continued, \u201cjust as I will continue to do within my heart forever.\u201d<\/p>\n If you didn\u2019t see, fellow Grey\u2019s Anatomy<\/em> star Patrick Dempsey<\/strong><\/a> shared heartbreaking details about Eric<\/strong>\u2018s final days<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n