Eric Dane’s Death Prompts Resurfaced Bullying Claims from Ex-Extra

LOS ANGELES (Azat TV) – The recent death of beloved actor Eric Dane has prompted a resurgence of past allegations from former ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ background actor Laura Ann Tull, who claims Dane was a bully and an “a-hole” during their time on the set of the popular ABC medical drama. Tull’s comments, initially posted on social media platform Threads in response to a Variety article about Dane’s passing, have ignited significant debate and scrutiny online.

Tull, who worked as an extra on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ for three years, stated in her social media replies that Dane ‘was a coward who abused me. Bullied me. Made fun of me.’ She further asserted, ‘He just died. I only wish he’d apologized & admitted what he did.’ These claims quickly went viral, drawing both support and refutation from other users, many of whom challenged Tull to provide proof of her accusations.

Laura Ann Tull’s Resurfaced Allegations Against Eric Dane

Laura Ann Tull’s recent comments echo similar claims she made in a 2018 essay published on Medium, where she detailed her experiences in Hollywood and specifically named Eric Dane. In that essay, Tull wrote that while she never directly spoke with Dane, she heard him speak about her. She also mentioned being called ‘weird’ by a third party, an incident she cited as a reason for her eventual departure from the entertainment industry.

A particularly striking claim made by Tull is her assertion that she was the reason for Dane’s departure from ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ stating, ‘I am why he was fired from Grey’s.’ This specific allegation has been widely contested, as there is no corroborating information to support it. When challenged by fans on social media, Tull repeatedly doubled down on her claims, expanding them to accuse Dane of interfering with her ability to work and causing long-term consequences. ‘His dying doesn’t change [the] destruction he caused me,’ she wrote, also indicating a past intention to pursue legal action.

Eric Dane’s Departure from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Official reports and Eric Dane himself have offered a different account of his exit from ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ Dane, who famously played Dr. Mark Sloan, known as ‘McSteamy,’ departed the show in 2012. According to The Hollywood Reporter, his departure was primarily driven by budget and creative decisions, as long-running cast members, including Dane, became increasingly expensive for the network. Dane had also openly discussed his struggles with prescription medication, though he clarified that this was not the reason for his departure from the series.

After leaving ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Dane went on to star in the critically acclaimed HBO series ‘Euphoria,’ further cementing his career in Hollywood.

The Legacy of Eric Dane and His ALS Advocacy

Eric Dane died on February 19, 2026, at the age of 53, following a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease. He had publicly announced his diagnosis nearly a year prior to his death and became a vocal advocate for ALS awareness in the months leading up to his passing. His family confirmed he died ‘surrounded by his loving family.’ The posthumous nature of Tull’s claims, emerging just days after his death, has added a layer of complexity to the public’s remembrance of the actor.

The resurfacing of these unverified allegations following Eric Dane’s death highlights the complex intersection of personal grievances, social media amplification, and the public’s perception of a celebrity’s legacy, particularly when official accounts contradict such claims.