Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Euphoria Season 3’ has been making headlines since its inception. The latest episode takes a look at Sam Levinson’s world, set many years after high school. On Sunday, the third episode of the season dropped, with a dramatic wedding arc surrounding Cassie and Nate’s lives. Apart from the chaotic wedding, what drew attention was his attempt to blur the line between the reel and the real thing. In episode 3, the late actor Eric Danehis real-life health struggles carefully crept into his character’s decline.
Euphoria season 3 episode honors Eric Dane
As Cassie and Nate’s marriage unfolds, the episode also reveals the pasts of various characters. Using this context, Eric Dane’s character, Cal Jacobs, takes on a special dimension. After Dane’s ALS diagnosis, there was constant concern about his return to ‘Euphoria’. However, with the final portrayal and story arc given to his character, the authors took a thoughtful route. They used Cal’s drinking and mental decline as a narrative explanation for Eric’s changing speech and behavior.With this, the ‘Grey Anatomy’ star was able to put on a performance despite her health-related struggles. It is also worth noting that Dan’s scenes with Hunter Schafer (June) were restrained but touching.The episode also featured a black screen with a picture of Dane and the message: “Remembering Eric Dane 1972 — 2026”.Eric Dane, known for his work on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, died on February 19, 2026. He was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and died of the disease at the age of 53. The actress opened up about her diagnosis to spread awareness and share her struggles with her fans. He is survived by two daughters, for whom he left the sweetest message in his last interview with Netflix.
