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Patrick Dempsey attends BAFTAs after Eric Dane's death
Summary
Patrick Dempsey attended the BAFTAs in London days after his Grey's Anatomy co-star Eric Dane's death; Dane's passing was confirmed by his loved ones and he had announced an ALS diagnosis last year.
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Patrick Dempsey attended the BAFTA ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall a few days after the death of his Grey's Anatomy co-star Eric Dane. Dane's passing was confirmed by his loved ones, and he had publicly announced an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis less than a year earlier. Dempsey walked the red carpet accompanied by his daughter Talula and spoke about remembering Dane for the joy he brought to others. He also spoke on a radio programme about their recent conversations and his wish to recall Dane's sense of humour.
Key reported details:
- Eric Dane, aged 53, had announced an ALS diagnosis and his passing was confirmed by his loved ones.
- Patrick Dempsey attended the BAFTAs in London shortly after the announcement and was joined on the red carpet by his daughter Talula Fyfe Dempsey.
- Dempsey told broadcasters he last spoke with Dane "about a week ago" and said he would remember the lighter moments they shared.
Summary:
Dempsey's appearance at the BAFTAs was reported as a public moment of remembrance following Dane's death, and media coverage highlighted Dane's ALS diagnosis and the responses from colleagues and friends. Undetermined at this time.
