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Heigl's Heartfelt Tribute to Late 'Grey's' Co-Star
23 Feb
Summary
- Katherine Heigl honored her late 'Grey's Anatomy' co-star Eric Dane.
- Heigl shared an emotional tribute, quoting Robert Frost's poem.
- Dane, who died at 53, publicly battled ALS for nearly a year.
Actress Katherine Heigl recently shared a deeply personal and emotional tribute to her former "Grey's Anatomy" co-star, Eric Dane, who passed away at the age of 53. Dane had been publicly confronting his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, for approximately a year prior to his death.
Heigl, who played Dr. Izzie Stevens alongside Dane's character, Dr. Mark Sloan, admitted to struggling with the decision to publicly mourn. She ultimately chose to share her sentiments, stating her silence could be misconstrued as a lack of care. Her heartfelt message included a poignant quote from Robert Frost's poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay," a verse she has tattooed.
Several other "Grey's Anatomy" cast members have also paid tribute to Dane. Chyler Leigh remembered his infectious laugh and deep intellect, while Patrick Dempsey lauded his humor and the joy he brought to the set. Dempsey also highlighted Dane's courage in raising awareness for ALS during his final days.
