Katherine Heigl Pays Tribute to “Grey’s Anatomy” Costar Eric Dane in Emotional Message: ‘I Debated This Post for Days’
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Key Points:
- Katherine Heigl posted an emotional tribute on Instagram honoring her late Grey’s Anatomy co-star Eric Dane, who passed away from ALS complications on February 19 at age 53.
- Heigl shared a throwback photo and quoted Robert Frost’s poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” expressing gratitude for having known Dane and offering condolences to his family.
- Several other Grey’s Anatomy cast members, including Chyler Leigh and Patrick Dempsey, publicly mourned Dane’s passing, highlighting his humor, intelligence, and positive spirit.
- Dempsey revealed he had recent contact with Dane and emphasized remembering him for the joy and fun he brought to the set despite his illness.
- Dane had announced his ALS diagnosis 10 months prior
