From Grey's Anatomy to TMZ Cameras

Remember when McSteamy was the hottest thing on TV? Eric Dane’s charm wasn’t just for Shondaland. For years, he was also a prime target for our favorite paparazzi pals.

The man knew how to work a sidewalk. Whether he was grabbing coffee solo or out with the family, he always had a smile for the camera. No diva energy, just pure, unbothered California cool. It was a refreshing change from the usual celebs who run for their tinted-windowed SUVs.

Those candid moments built a different kind of connection. We saw the guy behind the scrubs, the real person buying groceries and living his life. It made the news about his struggles and his strength hit that much harder.

Hollywood lost an icon. And let’s be real, TMZ lost one of its most photogenic regulars. The sidewalks just got a whole lot less steamy.

Photo: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America / CC BY-SA 2.0