Laura Ann Tull Calls Eric Dane 'Pure Evil' Days After His Death
laura ann tull, a former background actress on Grey's Anatomy, posted a series of messages after Eric Dane's death that accused him of bullying and said she played a role in his firing. Her posts followed Dane's passing on February 19, 2026 (ET), after what has been described as a year-long battle with ALS.
By Juhi Sharma. Last Updated: Feb 24, 2026 | 08: 37: 31 IST
Laura Ann Tull's posts on Threads
Days after the Euphoria star’s death, Laura Ann Tull shared multiple messages on Threads. In one post she wrote, "He was a bully and a hole. " In another post quoted more directly in other accounts she called him "a bully and an a-hole, " language that drew swift pushback from other users online.
Details of her allegations
Tull said Dane mocked and bullied her during the three years she says she worked as an extra on Grey's Anatomy. She wrote that he was a "narcissist" while she was trying to be a good actor and that his comments contributed to long-term professional and personal harm. In extended remarks she wrote: "He was a coward who abused me. Bullied me. Made fun of me. When I had beaten cancer. When I was getting sick with an autoimmune disease. He was a stuck on himself narciscist. I was a girl who just wanted to be an actor and be good at it. But I really didn’t care for Beverly Hills or the sham of Hollywood's glam. I wouldn’t make a s*x tape. He got into my business. His dying doesn’t change [the] destruction he caused me. "
Claims about his firing
Tull additionally alleged she contacted the show's creator and executive producer, Shonda Rhimes' office, and said she called Rhimes’ assistant two weeks before the announcement of Dane's termination. She wrote in a post, "I am why he was fired from Grey's. I called Rhimes’ assistant two weeks before they announced his termination. Rhimes I doubt will ever admit that. " There has been no confirmation or comment from ABC, Shondaland or Eric Dane's representatives on her claims.
Past essay and industry impact
This was not the first time laura ann tull made public accusations about Dane. In June 2018 she published an essay on Medium reflecting on her time around Grey's Anatomy. In that post she wrote, "I worked on [the] set of Grey’s Anatomy for three years as an extra, but I never spoke to Dane once. But I did hear him talk about me… I am still SAG AFTRA and I want justice for Dane’s bullying. " In other recountings of that essay she said she never spoke directly with Dane on set but heard him talk about her, that she had been labelled "weird" through a third party, felt pushed out of the industry, and at one point had intended to pursue legal action.
Eric Dane's career and exit
Eric Dane rose to prominence as Dr Mark Sloan, better known to fans as "McSteamy, " appearing on Grey's Anatomy from 2006 to 2012. His departure was first reported in July 2012, when Shonda Rhimes told TVLine that she and Dane "did not come to this decision lightly, but after much consideration and conversations, he and I have decided that this is the right time for his storyline to end. " Years later, during an appearance on Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert podcast in June 2024, Dane said he believed he was "let go, " suggesting rising cast costs may have played a role. He had also acknowledged dealing with personal struggles, including prescription medication issues, but said those were not the main reason for his departure.
Death, age, advocacy and family statement
Dane died on February 19, 2026 (ET) at the age of 53, nearly a year after revealing he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Reports in the months before his death described him speaking publicly about living with the progressive neurodegenerative disease and becoming an advocate for ALS awareness. His family later said he died "following a courageous battle with ALS, " and that he was surrounded by loved ones.
There is no public record supporting Tull's claim that she influenced Dane's departure from Grey's Anatomy. The actor's 2012 exit has also been described as driven primarily by budget and creative decisions as long-running cast members became more expensive for the network.
Closing: Laura Ann Tull's recent posts have reignited attention on long-standing disputes she has publicly described about her time working near Eric Dane, and they have prompted a mix of support and pushback online. Unclear in the provided context is any independent verification of her assertion that she prompted Dane's firing.
