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Gayheart & Daughters Honor Eric Dane on Father's Day
22 Jun
Summary
- Rebecca Gayheart and her daughters marked Eric Dane's first Father's Day post-mortem.
- Gayheart expressed her pain for her daughters navigating this significant first.
- Dane passed away at 53 after an ALS diagnosis, with Gayheart remaining his caregiver.
Rebecca Gayheart and her daughters, Billie and Georgia, commemorated Eric Dane on the recent Father's Day, June 21, 2026. This marked the first Father's Day since the "Grey's Anatomy" actor's passing. Gayheart shared a touching throwback photo, writing, "I hurt for my girls today" as they face this "first" of many milestones without their father. She expressed confidence that Dane is watching over them.
Billie, 16, also honored her father on Instagram with a series of cherished throwback pictures. She conveyed her deep love and how much she misses him daily. Eric Dane passed away at 53, ten months after revealing his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis. Gayheart, who had been his caregiver, had dismissed her divorce petition in March 2025, remaining a steadfast presence during his illness.
