Eric Dane’s memoir says Grey’s Anatomy exit came down to money

Eric Dane’s forthcoming memoir says the actor believed financial considerations, rather than his addiction, were the main reason he was dropped from Grey’s Anatomy after eight seasons. Dane wrote that he had become too expensive for the show to retain, while acknowledging that his addiction did not help his chances. The explanation appears in My Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments, scheduled for publication on November 3, 2026. The book was completed after Dane’s death, according to the reports. His account reflects his understanding of the decision; the material provided does not include a statement from the show’s production or network confirming its rationale. Dane played Dr. Mark Sloan, a plastic surgeon whose character joined the ABC medical drama in its second season. He wrote that by the end of eight years in the role, he felt he had reached the limit of what he could do with the character, though he did not know how to leave the series. The show’s creator, Shonda Rhimes, told him he would not return for the ninth season, according to the reports. Dane’s memoir also recounts his struggles with addiction during his time on the series. He wrote that he entered...