After Eric Dane’s death, former co-star calls him a 'bully' and claims she got him fired

Post Eric Dane’s death, ex–Grey’s Anatomy co-star makes explosive bullying claims

Laura Ann Tull has made explosive allegations about the late Eric Dane just days after his death.

Dane, best known for playing Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy from 2006 to 2012, passed away on February 19, 2026, after a reported battle with ALS. His death sparked an outpouring of tributes, but it has also revived past workplace controversies.

Tull, who worked as a background actress on the series, posted multiple messages on social media accusing Dane of bullying behavior on set.

She described him as a “narcissist” and claimed he mocked and mistreated her during her time on the show, including while she was battling health issues.

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In her posts, she stated that his death “doesn’t change the destruction he caused” and characterized his behavior as deeply harmful to her professionally and personally.

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She also alleged that she contacted executives connected to the show, including the office of creator and executive producer Shonda Rhimes, and claimed she played a role in Dane’s eventual departure from the series.

Tull wrote that she believes she was responsible for raising concerns that contributed to his exit, though there has been no confirmation from ABC, Shondaland, or representatives for Dane regarding those claims.

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Tull had previously made similar allegations in a 2018 essay, where she reflected on her experience working on the show and again referenced Dane by name.

At the time of his departure in 2012, official statements framed his exit as a mutual decision tied to storylines, while Dane later suggested in interviews that he felt he had been let go amid production considerations.

Neither Dane’s representatives nor network executives have publicly responded to Tull’s latest statements.