Laura Ann Tull, a former background actress on Grey's Anatomy, has publicly accused the late Eric Dane of bullying her during their time on the show. In posts on Threads following reports of Dane's passing, Tull described him as a 'bully and an a-hole' who interfered with her career. She claims the interactions led to her being let go from the series.
Eric Dane, known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy, passed away recently, prompting tributes from many former colleagues. However, one voice has struck a different note. Laura Ann Tull, who worked as an extra on the show for about three years, shared her experiences on Threads in response to Variety's coverage of Dane's death.
Tull wrote that Dane 'was a bully and an a-hole,' adding, 'He was a coward who abused me. Bullied me. Made fun of me.' She alleges that Dane spoke ill of her behind her back, leading to her being labeled 'weird' on set and ultimately getting her let go from Grey's Anatomy. This, she says, upended her career. Tull revealed she had considered pursuing legal action against him at one point and even claimed she is the reason Dane was fired from the show in 2012.
Tull acknowledged Dane's recent passing, stating, 'He just died. I only wish he'd apologized & admitted what he did.' She emphasized, 'His dying doesn't change [the] destruction he caused me.' Notably, Tull admitted she and Dane never spoke directly to each other.
The article notes that Dane's 2012 departure from Grey's Anatomy was reportedly due to budgetary and creative decisions, with no evidence provided to support Tull's claim of her involvement. Dane had previously acknowledged struggling with prescription medication around that time. While Tull's account stands as her personal recollection, no other former cast or crew members have corroborated her statements publicly. Her posts have drawn pushback from others on Threads, highlighting the divide in remembrances of the actor.
As tributes continue to pour in for Dane, Tull's perspective adds a layer of complexity to his legacy on the long-running medical drama. Will others come forward with similar stories, or will this remain a solitary voice?
