Los Angeles, California – In February, Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane died of ALS. As life goes on as usual for everyone else, a huge void still remains in the actor’s family’s daily life. Dane would have turned 54 on Monday, and his eldest daughter is sending heartfelt birthday wishes to heaven.
“missing you more than I could have ever imagined,” Billie Dane wrote in her Instagram story alongside an old photo of herself as a toddler sitting on her father’s lap.
“I love you, happy birthday dada,” the 16‑year‑old added.
Dane’s widow, Rebecca Gayheart, also posted a heartbreaking black‑and‑white picture showing the Euphoria star holding his two daughters joyfully in his arms.
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“Happy heavenly birthday,” the 55-year-old wrote.
There was also a lovingly decorated birthday cake.
Dane and the TV star were together for about 14 years, marrying after just 10 months of dating. They split in 2017, and Gayheart filed for divorce.
Officially, however, the divorce was never finalized.
When Dane was diagnosed with ALS in April 2025, Gayheart withdrew the petition.
Until his death, she stayed close to his side, remaining connected to him not only because of their children, Billie and Georgia (14).
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Whether Gayheart entered a new relationship after the official separation is unclear.
Dane, on the other hand, was at times involved with another woman. He had an on‑and‑off relationship with Janell Shirtcliff.
Even after his death, Eric Dane’s ex makes it clear that she has not forgotten him or the years they spent together.
