Eric Dane's wife opens up about grief, posthumous memoir

Key Points:

• Eric Dane, known for his role on "Grey's Anatomy," passed away in February at age 53 due to complications from ALS, a disease he publicly battled while continuing to act and advocate for ALS awareness.
• Dane's wife, Rebecca Gayheart, has found comfort in signs she believes are messages from him, such as sightings of hummingbirds and dragonflies and hearing his favorite songs unexpectedly.
• Dane's memoir, "My Book of Days," released posthumously, chronicles his ALS journey, early career, struggles with addiction, family life, and offers advice to his teenage daughters, emphasizing resilience and love.
• Gayheart, who remained close to Dane despite their separation, hopes the memoir helps fans see beyond his "Grey's Anatomy" persona and appreciates its message about cherishing life and relationships.
• Coping with grief, Gayheart shares the challenges of losing Dane, especially as a co-parent, and highlights the memoir's central theme: to live fully and value every moment.