Eric Dane’s final interview honors his work on ‘Euphoria’ after ALS diagnosis

Actor Eric Dane, who died in February at age 53, gave one of his last taped interviews for the documentary *Euphoria: A Look Back*, which began streaming on HBO Max. In the interview, recorded after he announced an ALS diagnosis in April 2025, Dane reflected on his role as Cal Jacobs in the series, describing the experience as “the most profound” of his career and noting that challenges were turned into opportunities.

Series creator Sam Levinson paid tribute to Dane in the documentary, calling him “a wonderful human being” and praising his grace and dignity on set. The documentary also honored the late co‑star Angus Cloud, who was remembered with an “In Memoriam” screen at the end of the season‑three premiere. Dane’s reflections and the tributes highlight his impact on the show and its younger cast.