Eric Dane had an emotional message to his daughters, Billie and Georgia, in his remaining interview earlier than his dying.
Dane, who handed away from ALS on the age of 53 on Thursday, February 19, gave his final interview in Netflix’s Well-known Final Phrases, which supplies audiences around the globe the chance to listen to from a cultural icon after they’ve handed away.” Based on Netflix, Dane’s interview was “carried out beneath an settlement that the episode would solely be aired after his dying.”
On the finish of the interview, Dane gave a direct message to Billie and Georgia, whom he shares together with his spouse Rebecca Gayheart,
“These phrases are for you. I attempted. I stumbled typically, however I attempted. Total we had a blast, didn’t we? I keep in mind all of the occasions we spent on the seaside, the 2 of you, me and mother — in Santa Monica, Hawaii, Mexico. I see you now taking part in within the ocean for hours, my water infants. These days, pun supposed, had been heaven. I need to let you know 4 issues I’ve discovered from this illness, and I hope you don’t simply take heed to me. I hope you’ll hear me.”
He continued, “First, stay now. Proper now. Within the current. It’s arduous, however I discovered to try this. For years, I’ve been wandering round mentally and misplaced in my head for lengthy chunks of time, wallowing and worrying in self-pity, disgrace, and doubt. I’ve replayed choices, second-guessed myself. ‘I shouldn’t have executed this. I by no means ought to’ve that.’ No extra. Out of pure survival, I’m pressured to remain within the current. However I don’t need to be anyplace else. The previous accommodates regrets. The long run stays unknown. So it’s important to stay now. The current is all you could have. Treasure it. Cherish each second.”
Dane continued together with his second piece of recommendation for his daughters. “Second, fall in love,” he stated. “Not essentially with an individual, though I do suggest that as nicely. However fall in love with one thing. Discover your ardour, your pleasure. Discover the factor that makes you need to rise up within the morning, drives you thru all the day. I fell in love for the primary time after I was about your age. I fell in love with performing. That love finally received me by my darkest hours, my darkest days, my darkest 12 months. I nonetheless love my work, I nonetheless look ahead to it, I nonetheless need to get in entrance of a digicam and play my half. My work doesn’t outline me, but it surely excites me. Discover one thing that excites you. Discover your path, your goal, your dream. Then go for it. Actually go for it.”
Dane’s third lesson for Billie and Georgia was to “select your pals correctly,” whereas his fourth was to “combat with each ounce of your being, and with dignity. Once you face challenges, well being or in any other case, combat. By no means hand over. Combat till your final breath. This illness is slowly taking my physique, however it’s going to by no means take my spirit.”
He concluded his message: “Billie and Georgia, you’re my coronary heart. You’re my every part. Good evening. I like you. These are my final phrases.”
Dane introduced he was identified with ALS in an interview with Folks in April 2025, lower than a 12 months earlier than his dying. “I’ve been identified with ALS,” he stated. “I’m grateful to have my loving household by my facet as we navigate this subsequent chapter.” He continued, “I really feel lucky that I’m able to proceed working and am trying ahead to returning to set of Euphoria subsequent week. I kindly ask that you just give my household and I privateness throughout this time.”
Lower than a 12 months later, Dane’s household introduced his dying in an announcement. “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane handed on Thursday afternoon following a brave battle with ALS. He spent his remaining days surrounded by expensive associates, his devoted spouse, and his two stunning daughters, Billie and Georgia, who had been the middle of his world,” the assertion learn. “All through his journey with ALS, Eric grew to become a passionate advocate for consciousness and analysis, decided to make a distinction for others dealing with the identical combat. He will likely be deeply missed and lovingly remembered at all times. Eric adored his followers and is perpetually grateful for the outpouring of affection and help he’s obtained. The household has requested for privateness as they navigate this unattainable time.”
