Eric Dane Looks Back On His 'Grey's Anatomy' Exit, Praises Creator Shonda Rhimes

Eric Dane is reflecting on being let go from Grey’s Anatomy.

The 51-year-old actor joined the show in season two as a guest, then starred on the medical drama for eight seasons as Dr Mark Sloan, aka McSteamy. He also returned for a special appearance in season 17.

The hospital in the long-running ABC series was even renamed after his character – Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, after his character and another died in a plane crash.

Now, several years later, Eric is looking back...