Overview
- Gayheart posted an Instagram Story on June 21 that said, “I hurt for my girls today,” and included throwback photos of Eric Dane with daughters Billie, 16, and Georgia, 14.
- Their older daughter Billie shared throwback images and a message saying she still misses her father, using social media to publicly honor him.
- Gayheart celebrated Georgia’s middle school graduation in June and praised her resilience after a difficult year for the family.
- Eric Dane died on February 19 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and his death certificate lists respiratory failure with ALS as the underlying cause.
- The family has asked for privacy as they grieve, and reporting notes that Gayheart withdrew a 2025 divorce petition as Dane’s health declined and the couple focused on their children and ALS awareness.