Eric Dane discusses his departure from Grey’s Anatomy in a posthumous memoir, saying he felt “expendable” after being written off from the series. Dane, who played Dr. Mark Sloan for eight seasons, frames his exit as something that left him questioning his value to the show.
Outlets differ on what he says drove the decision. ComingSoon.net reports that Dane does not believe his addiction was the reason he lost the role, instead pointing to financial considerations. The Times of India reports that his struggles with addiction were part of the picture, with addiction linked to relapses and the pressure it created, while also describing cost concerns as the primary factor. In the show, Mark Sloan dies after injuries sustained in a plane crash during the Season 8 finale.
Across the accounts, the memoir presents both personal context around Dane’s health struggles and a behind-the-scenes explanation for the character’s removal, alongside the on-screen storyline that concludes with Sloan’s death.
