Mark Sloan (Grey's Anatomy)

Mark Everett Sloan, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a fictional character on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy, portrayed by actor Eric Dane. Created by the show's executive producer and creator Shonda Rhimes, the character was introduced in the Season 2 as the former best friend of Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey). Mark played a significant role in Derek's life but caused a rift between them by having an affair with Derek’s wife, Addison Montgomery (Kate Walsh), which ultimately ended Derek's first marriage.

In Season 3, Mark relocates to Seattle in an attempt to reconcile with Derek and begins working as the new attending plastic surgeon at Seattle Grace Hospital. His striking looks earned him the nickname "McSteamy" among the female interns. Mark's prominent storyline involved his romantic relationship with Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh), one of the interns on his service. Their on-again, off-again romance was a central theme in the series, showcasing their deep connection despite the complications surrounding them.

Mark and Lexie's fates were sealed in the Season 8 finale, when both characters sustained critical injuries in an aviation accident. Though Mark initially survives the crash, he succumbs to his injuries in the early episodes of season nine. Following their deaths, Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital is renamed Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in honor of Mark and Lexie.

Mark's character was praised for his complexity, from being a charismatic and womanizing surgeon to a man who deeply cared about those close to him, especially Lexie, Derek and Callie Torres (Sara Ramirez). His death remains one of the most emotional moments in the series' history.

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