Following Eric Dane’s tragic passing, Euphoria fans have been wondering if he will be featured in the upcoming season. The actor, who played Cal Jacobs on the hit show, died on Thursday afternoon at the age of 53, just one year on from his Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis.
Eric Dane filmed Euphoria Season 3 before he died
A spokesperson told PEOPLE that Eric will feature in Euphoria Season 3, which is due for release in April.
Eric himself confirmed last year that he was reprising the role of Cal, the troubled father of the equally troubled Nate Jacobs. He made the announcement shortly after going public with his ALS diagnosis.
“I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working,” he told PEOPLE in April 2025. “[I] am looking forward to returning to the set of Euphoria next week.”
Reacting to the news of Eric’s passing, Euphoria creator Sam Levinson said he is “heartbroken.”
“I’m heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Eric,” he told Deadline. “Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift. Eric’s family is in our prayers. May his memory be for a blessing.”
Similarly, HBO, which airs the hit show, said it is “deeply saddened” by the news. “[Eric] was incredibly talented and HBO was fortunate to have worked with him on three seasons of Euphoria,” an HBO spokesperson announced. “Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.”
Revealing the news with “heavy hearts” in a statement on Thursday, February 19, Eric’s family said he “spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters.”
The family continued: “Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always.”
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