Rebecca Gayheart has spoken out after Eric Dane’s tragic dying at 53.
“I’m so blown away by the outpouring of affection and assist from our group,” Gayheart, 54, wrote through her Instagram Tales on Sunday, February 22. “There aren’t phrases to specific our gratitude.”
She concluded, “You’re actually holding us up throughout this tough time.”
Gayheart additionally shared a picture of a vigil for Dane, who died on Thursday, February 19, on the age of 53. Within the snapshot, a group of tea candles sat in between household photographs of Dane, Gayheart and their two teenage daughters on a tablescape.
Dane and Gayheart had been married from 2004 to 2018 earlier than she filed for divorce. The Jawbreakers actress withdrew her petition in 2025 shortly earlier than Dane introduced he had been recognized with ALS.
“I believe Rebecca was extra keen to indicate up and do her half than I used to be,” Dane stated of their separation in his Well-known Final Phrases interview, which aired hours after his dying. “I don’t have that gene (that) simply makes you need to hold going no matter what’s taking place. I’m like, ‘If there’s a gap within the boat, don’t attempt to patch the outlet. Scuttle the rattling factor and go discover a new one.’ … Rebecca’s a fighter and she or he perseveres.”
Whereas talking with Brad FalchukDane additional burdened that Gayheart had been one in every of his nice loves.
“I’ll by no means, by the point anyone sees this, have fallen in love with one other lady as deeply as I fell in love with Rebecca,” she stated. “She’s the mom of my youngsters.”
Dane died on Thursday after battling ALS for practically one 12 months.
“With heavy hearts, we share that Dane handed on Thursday afternoon following a brave battle with ALS,” an announcement from his household learn, asserting the Gray’s Anatomy actor’s dying. “He spent his remaining days surrounded by pricey associates, his devoted spouse and his two stunning daughters, Billie and Georgia, who had been the middle of his world.”
The assertion continued, “All through his journey with ALS, Eric grew to become a passionate advocate for consciousness and analysis, decided to make a distinction for others going through the identical combat. He will likely be deeply missed and lovingly remembered at all times. Eric adored his followers and is ceaselessly grateful for the outpouring of affection and assist he’s obtained. The household has requested for privateness as they navigate this unattainable time.”
In mild of Dane’s dying, a number of of his associates arrange a GoFundMe marketing campaign to assist Gayheart and her children.
“As his sickness progressed much more rapidly than anybody may have imagined, Eric’s associates have come collectively to create this GoFundMe to assist his women and their future wants,” a fundraiser description states. “Any contribution, regardless of the dimensions, will assist present stability throughout this extremely tough time and sooner or later for Eric’s great daughters.”
The GoFundMe has raised over $284,000 on the time of publication, together with a large $27,000 donation from Euphoria creator Sam Levinson.
“Thanks to everybody,” Gayheart later wrote through her Instagram Tales on Saturday, February 21, alongside a hyperlink to the marketing campaign webpage.