Rebecca Gayheart Shares Snap with Daughters on What Would’ve Been Eric Dane’s 54th Birthday

Ingrid VasquezTue, November 10, 2026 at 1:08 AM UTC

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(L-R) Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart, Eric Dane and daughtersCredit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Rebecca Gayheart/Instagram -

Eric Dane died at the age of 53 on Feb. 19

His wife, Rebecca Gayheart, paid tribute to him on Monday, Nov. 9, which would have been his 54th birthday

She shared a picture of him with their two daughters, Billie, 16, and Georgia, 14, on her Instagram Stories to commemorate the occasion

Rebecca Gayheart is remembering her late husband, Eric Dane, on what would have been his 54th birthday.

The actor died at the age of 53 on Feb. 19, nearly one year after he went public with his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Gayheart, 55, shared a throwback photo of Dane with their two daughters, Billie, 16, and Georgia, 14, on her Instagram Stories to honor his heavenly birthday on Monday, May 9.

With Justin Bieber and Lil B’s “DADZ LOVE” playing in the background, the black-and-white photograph showed Dane carrying the two girls with a warm smile.

Rebecca Gayheart shares a throwback photo of Eric Dane with their daughtersCredit: Rebecca Gayheart/Instagram

Gayheart drew a heart over the photo and wrote “Happy heavenly birthday,” adding an angel wing emoji at the end.

Another photo on her Instagram Stories showed a one-tier cake with strawberries and berries placed between green decorative frosting.

“Happy Birthday Dane,” Gayheart wrote over the image.

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The Grey’s Anatomy star was also remembered by Billie, who shared a candid snap of the two on her Instagram Stories, writing, “Missing you more than I could have ever imagined, I love you, happy birthday dada❤️.”

Rebecca Gayheart shares a photo of a cake for Eric DaneCredit: Rebecca Gayheart/Instagram

PEOPLE caught up with Gayheart at Step Up’s 2026 Annual Inspiration Awards in late September, during which she shared how she and her daughters are doing following Dane’s death.

“You know, we’re hanging in there,” she said. “I think it’s definitely a challenging season, but we’re doing our best. The girls are both in high school — which is also a big transition under any circumstance — so I’m just staying close to my kids.”

When times get tough, she has learned to lean on those closest to her.

Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart with their daughtersCredit: Rebecca Gayheart/Instagram

“[I connect with] friends,” she said. “My children. Being under the same roof with my kids and having them next to me, safe, always makes me feel better.”

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“You know, there’s certain people I like to talk to get my feelings out, but really just — again — being connected to other human beings. That’s what gets me through,” continued Gayheart.

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