Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53
NPR • 2/20/2026
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Final Score46/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier92% (0.5^6/48)
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- 2026-02-20Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53 (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 5 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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