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Eric Dane's ALS Call to Ex Rebecca Gayheart
Eric Dane called ex Rebecca Gayheart after his ALS diagnosis, revealing their emotional struggle.
In brief
Eric Dane called ex Rebecca Gayheart after his ALS diagnosis, revealing their emotional struggle. Eric Dane called his ex-wife Rebecca Gayheart after his ALS diagnosis, saying she would support their daughters. Originally reported by Page Six.
First call after diagnosis
Eric Dane called Rebecca Gayheart immediately after his ALS diagnosis in 2024.
“It’s what we feared”
Emotional conversation
Gayheart wailed on the phone while Dane felt violent body-shuddering sobs.
“I’m here, we’ll fight this together, I’m not going anywhere”
Post-divorce support
Gayheart supported Dane daily until his death at 56 in February 2026.
“She drops by every day, early in the morning, late at night”
Final words
Gayheart said she would protect their daughters with everything in her body and soul.
“I’m going to look after [our] girls and protect them with everything in my body and soul”
The one thing
Eric Dane called his ex-wife Rebecca Gayheart after his ALS diagnosis, saying she would support their daughters.
