What is Eric Dane's current health condition?

Eric Dane has been diagnosed with ALS, a debilitating neurological disease that is progressively worsening.

How is Rebecca Gayheart supporting her family during this difficult time?

Gayheart says she is trying to guide her two daughters, Billie and Georgia, through this heartbreaking situation with "dignity and grace." The family is also working with therapists to cope.

What happened when Eric Dane went swimming with his daughter?

Dane had a scary moment when he realized he could no longer swim well enough to get back to the boat, requiring his daughter to rescue him. This incident made him realize he is no longer safe in the water.

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Actress Supports Husband Eric Dane Through Heartbreaking ALS Diagnosis

17 Nov

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Rebecca Gayheart opens up about supporting Eric Dane and their daughters amid his ALS diagnosis
Gayheart says they are trying to get through this difficult time with "dignity and grace"
Dane had a scary moment when he couldn't swim back to the boat while with his daughter

Actress Supports Husband Eric Dane Through Heartbreaking ALS Diagnosis

In November 2025, actress Rebecca Gayheart is opening up about how she and her two daughters are supporting her estranged husband, Eric Dane, amid his ALS diagnosis. Gayheart, 54, revealed on the Broad Ideas podcast that she has been telling her daughters, Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13, that "we show up for people no matter what" as Dane's condition progresses.

Gayheart explained that the girls are currently living with her "100%" after she and Dane separated eight years ago. "We've been separated for eight years. The kids live with me 100 percent of the time," she said. "I try to stay optimistic, though, about it all. I'm trying to learn from it and [be a] role model for them [in] how to go through something like this, which is really hard."