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EuphoriaSeason 3 premiere finds a way to pay tribute Eric Dane after his death.
Ahead of the episode airing on Sunday, April 12, Title card with photo of Dane The screen reads “In Memory of Eric Dane.” The actor is still expected to play Carl in the next season.
The initial news broke in February that Dane Died after battle with ALSa neurological disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and has no cure.
“He spent his final days surrounded by his dear friends, devoted wife and two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world,” Dane’s loved ones wrote in a statement. “Throughout his ALS journey, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same battle. He will be deeply missed and forever missed.”
The cast and crew of “Euphoria” have been mourning the deaths of some of their colleagues over the years. Euphoria premiered in 2019 and originally followed the story of troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggles to stay sober after rehabbing drugs. The hit HBO series was renewed for a second season soon after its premiere, but it took (…)
The statement concluded: “Eric adores his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he has received. The family asks for privacy as they work through this difficult time.”
Dane initially opened up about his diagnosis Less than a year ago.
“I was diagnosed with ALS,” he said in a statement in April 2025. “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we begin this new chapter. I am fortunate to be able to continue working and look forward to returning to the set of Euphoria next week. I ask that you please allow me and my family privacy during this time.”
Danish Not the only partner Euphoria The actor has lost. Angus CloudHe who played Fez died in July 2025 from an accidental overdose. He was 25 years old that year.
Euphoria fans have watched the cast change on and off the screen since the series debuted. Based on the Israeli TV series of the same name, Euphoria follows troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggles to stay sober after rehabbing drugs. The series also explores themes of mental illness, toxic relationships, sex, and more. back(…)
“Some people have asked why it took so long between seasons two and three. There were the obvious factors — the walkout, trying to fit the schedule with our incredibly popular cast, but the real time was trying to figure out a way to honor those we’d lost,” creator Sam Levinson said in a speech before the season three premiere.
He continued: “It was hard when Angus died. I loved him deeply and I fought hard to keep him innocent. The year he died, in 2023, he was one of 73,000 people in the United States who died from a fentanyl overdose. I learned a lot that year, but most of all I realized that death gives life meaning. You can’t be arrogant about existence. You are forced to face the fact that life itself is a miracle, a gift, and a profound blessing.”
