Eric Dane, the American actor best known for his roles on Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, was married to actress Rebecca Gayheart for more than two decades. Their relationship was a significant part of Dane’s personal life until his death at age 53 in 2026.
Rebecca Gayheart: Eric Dane’s Wife
Rebecca Gayheart is an American actress known for her roles in films and TV shows such as Jawbreaker, Urban Legend and Beverly Hills, 90210. She became widely known in Hollywood in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Gayheart and Eric Dane met in the early 2000s and married on October 29, 2004, in Las Vegas, less than a year after they first started dating.
Marriage and Family Life
The couple welcomed two daughters together:
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Billie Beatrice Dane, born in 2010
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Georgia Geraldine Dane, born in 2011
Despite ups and downs over the years, Dane often spoke warmly about his family and the support they gave him. At one point, the couple separated and Gayheart filed for divorce in February 2018, citing irreconcilable differences.
Reconciliation and Later Years
After years of separation, Rebecca Gayheart filed to dismiss the divorce petition in March 2025, shortly before Dane publicly announced his ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) diagnosis. The filing suggested a renewed focus on staying connected as a family during his health challenges.
Even though they had lived apart for much of their later years, Gayheart remained a key part of Dane’s life — co-parenting their daughters and providing support during his battle with ALS.