Rebecca Gayheart Breaks Silence on Eric Dane's Death With Never-Seen Photos

instyle.com • February 23, 2026 • entertainment

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Rebecca Gayheart, estranged wife of Eric Dane, shared an emotional tribute on social media following his death from ALS, expressing gratitude for the support from their community.
Gayheart posted a photo of a shrine dedicated to Dane, featuring candles and family photos, highlighting the family's grieving process.
She also shared previously unseen photos of Dane with their daughters, capturing candid family moments from their childhood.
Although Gayheart and Dane separated in 2017, she withdrew her divorce filing before his ALS diagnosis, and they remained amicable until his passing.
Dane passed away surrounded by friends, his wife, and their two daughters, who were described as the center of his world.