Rebecca Gayheart's Heartbreaking Tribute to Late Husband Eric Dane

Rebecca Gayheart shared a series of intimate family photographs on Instagram following the death of her husband, actor Eric Dane. Dane passed away at age 53 after a battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Before his death, he created a poignant Netflix special as a final love letter to his family, expressing his deep love for Gayheart. The couple had separated in 2018, but Gayheart dismissed the divorce petition in 2025 around the time of his diagnosis.

Key Points: Rebecca Gayheart's Tribute to Eric Dane After His Death

  • Emotional Instagram tribute with family photos
  • Eric Dane passed at 53 from ALS
  • Final love letter in Netflix special
  • Separated in 2018, divorce dismissed in 2025
  • Surrounded by family in final days
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Rebecca Gayheart shares emotional tribute photos after husband Eric Dane's death

Rebecca Gayheart shares emotional family photos following the death of her husband, actor Eric Dane, at 53 after his battle with ALS.

"I will have never... have fallen in love with another woman as deeply as I fell in love with Rebecca. - Eric Dane"

Washington, February 22

In an emotional tribute following the death of actor Eric Dane, his wife Rebecca Gayheart shared a series of heartwarming family photographs, celebrating cherished memories with their two daughters.

Gayheart, an actress and model, posted smiling images of Dane alongside their teenage daughters, Billie and Georgina, on her Instagram stories.

The photos capture intimate family moments- from playful days in the snow to quiet, tired mornings in bed- reflecting the actor's deep bond with his children.

In most of the pictures, Dane and the girls are seen grinning widely, offering a glimpse into their joyful times together.

The tribute comes just days after Dane passed away at the age of 53 following a battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). His death has prompted an outpouring of grief and remembrance from family and well-wishers.

Before his passing, Dane left behind what many have described as a final love letter to his family through a Netflix special. The project served as a poignant farewell, capturing his last words and including a heartfelt goodbye to his daughters.

In the special, Dane expressed his enduring love for Gayheart, saying, "I will have never, by the time anyone sees this, have fallen in love with another woman as deeply as I fell in love with Rebecca."

Dane and Gayheart had separated in 2018, when she filed for divorce. However, she dismissed the petition in 2025, around the time Dane publicly revealed his ALS diagnosis.

Dane was also in a relationship with Janell Shirtcliff near the end of his life, and she shared a tribute in his honour over the weekend.

According to a statement from his family, he was surrounded by "dear friends, his devoted wife (Rebecca Gayheart), and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world" in his final days.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Very sad news. 53 is no age to go. The photos she shared are beautiful - it's important to celebrate the happy memories. The Netflix special as a final love letter is a powerful idea. Makes you think about what truly matters in life.
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Aman W
The dynamics here are a bit complex with the separation and another relationship, but in the end, what shines through is the bond with his daughters. That's the real story. A father's love is forever.
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Sarah B
As someone who lost a parent young, my heart goes out to Billie and Georgina. Those photos and the special will be priceless for them as they grow up. Grief is a long journey, but having those memories documented helps so much.
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Vikram M
While the tribute is touching, the article feels like it's glossing over the personal complexities. It's presented as a perfect love story, but life is rarely that simple. A more balanced reporting would acknowledge the full picture respectfully.
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Kavya N
The strength of a mother putting aside past differences to ensure her children's father is cared for in his final days... that's real "sanskar". May he rest in peace and may the family find strength. Om Shanti.

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