Eric Dane Reunited with Ex Before ALS Battle

Eric Dane Reunited with Ex Before ALS Battle

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reconciled with before his death.

The actor .

Jain was initially romantically linked with the heartthrob in 2024. 

However, she was allegedly left 'blindsided' when he hit the red carpet with photographer Janell Shirtcliff in June 2025 – with a source telling Page Six that he and Jain had 'never broken up.'

But the exes were later able to make peace with their past, according to an insider.

'In the months leading up to Eric's passing Priya and Eric reconnected their relationship as friends,' a source told Us Weekly.

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It was added that the actress was shocked by Dane's rapid decline in health: 'Priya didn't think it would happen this quickly.'

Eric Dane reconciled with ex-girlfriend Priya Jain before his death; pictured in April 2022

Jain was initially romantically linked with the Grey's Anatomy heartthrob in 2024. However, she was allegedly left 'blindsided' when he hit the red carpet with photographer Janell Shirtcliff in June 2025

The Euphoria star, who played the father of Jacob Elordi's Nate on the HBO series, publicly revealed his diagnosis in April. 

He shared daughters Billie, 15, and Georgia, 14, with estranged wife Rebecca Gayheart, who cared for him platonically as he was ailing.

Dane and wife Rebecca Gayheart called off their divorce last year, remaining married as friends following his ALS diagnosis; pictured in 2017

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Dane shared daughters Billie, 15, and Georgia, 14, with Gayheart; pictured in May 2024

She added that she was trying to do her best by him amid his health issues.

The actress wrote: 'We had a really lovely marriage for a long time - we were married for 15 years - we created two beautiful girls.

'But also, lots of s**t went crazy in our relationship, and it wasn't good. We separated, but we never got a divorce; we were about to and then we didn't. We haven't lived in the same home for eight years; he's dated other people, I've dated someone.'

'It's a very complicated relationship, one that's confusing for people,' she acknowledged.

Dane's family announced his death in a statement reading: 'With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS.

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'He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world. 

'Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight.

'He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he's received.'

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