Eric Dane, known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan, also known as McSteamy, on Grey's Anatomy, recently opened up about being written off the hit ABC series after six seasons. The fan-favorite character met his demise in season nine following a plane crash in the season eight finale. Dane disclosed on Dax Shepard's podcast that he believes he was let go due to his escalating costs and personal struggles with addiction. Despite appreciating show creator Shonda Rhimes' support, Dane admits he was likely fired, not fired outright. The actor has faced a public battle with addiction and depression, acknowledging that his time on Grey's was marred by substance abuse. Dane emphasized that fame and pressure contributed to his downward spiral during his time on the show. Currently seen on Euphoria as Cal Jacobs, Dane reflects on his time on Grey's Anatomy, acknowledging the challenges he faced.