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Los Angeles Times
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Eric Dane, who famously bathed with 2 women, now appears tangled up with 3
Eric Dane and filmmaker Janell Shirtcliff looked to be in full couple mode Wednesday at the premiere of Prime Video's 'Countdown,' a new series he stars in with Jensen Ackles. Hands were held; smiles and admiring glances were exchanged. He was definitely not with Rebecca Gayheart, whom he married in October 2004 and just said — on national news, no less — is the person he reaches out to daily for 'stalwart' support. Nope, even though Gayheart in early March requested the dismissal, without prejudice, of the 2018 divorce petition she had filed against Dane. Dane revealed in April that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a.k.a. ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. Earlier this week, he revealed that he had lost function in his right arm due to the neuromuscular disease and felt his left arm failing. So who's dating whom? Dane's relationship status is a bit fuzzy. The 'Grey's Anatomy' alum, 52, has been 'in an on-and-off relationship' with Shirtcliff for more than three years, Entertainment Tonight reported Wednesday. The two 'care deeply for each other,' the outlet said, citing a source who added, 'Eric asked Janell to be there for him during this time, and she wanted to show up for him.' Shirtcliff, who is a photographer and director, is in pre-production on the film 'Generation Angst' and post-production on the horror flick 'Triton,' according to IMDb. But — Dane's alleged girlfriend, actor Priya Jain, 27, was 'blindsided' by his appearance at the event with Shirtcliff, 41, a source told Page Six on Thursday. Jain and Dane met last summer and became 'exclusive' in November 2024, the source said. 'They never broke up.' The two have been photographed arm-in-arm in public and have matching tattoos, and she has spent 'almost every night' at his house since they coupled up, Page Six said. They reportedly were together last weekend. This three-way confusion is a tiny bit reminiscent of Dane and Gayheart's nude 2009 bathtub video with actor Kari Ann Peniche, which the 'Euphoria' actor discussed in 2019 with Glamour. In the leaked video, the three could be seen bathing together naked — not having sex — and discussing their potential porn names about 15 years into the Gayheart-Dane marriage. 'I don't necessarily think I was breaking any laws and corrupting anybody. We were just three people taking a bath,' he told the magazine. He added, referring at the time to the entirety of his past — including the bathtub video and his addiction to prescribed painkillers — 'I have no regrets nor do I make any apologies for my life experience. It's my life experience and I am at peace with all of it.' As for Gayheart, she and Dane remain estranged as husband and wife even though she called off the divorce and they are in frequent contact as co-parents to their two daughters. 'I call Rebecca. I talk to her every day,' Dane said Monday on 'Good Morning America,' fighting back tears as he talked about battling ALS. 'We have managed to become better friends and better parents. And she is probably my biggest champion, my most stalwart supporter, and I lean on her.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eric Dane Sheds Light on His Relationship with Wife Rebecca Gayheart Following Their Reconciliation
Eric Dane opened up about his reconciled relationship with wife Rebecca Gayheart during an interview with Good Morning America's Diane Sawyer on June 16 "We have managed to become better friends and better parents. And she is probably my biggest champion, my most stalwart supporter, and I lean on her," he said Gayheart filed for divorce in 2018, but requested to dismiss the filing in March — just one month before Dane publicly revealed his ALS diagnosisEric Dane is opening up about his recent reconciliation with his wife. In a June 16 interview with Good Morning America's Diane Sawyer, Dane got candid about his relationship with wife Rebecca Gayheart. The Beverly Hills, 90210 actress filed for divorce in February 2018, though she and the Euphoria star apparently reconciled recently in March 2025. Sawyer, 79, asked Dane, 52, who he calls when he needs support, and the actor immediately mentioned Gayheart, 53. "I call Rebecca. I talk to her every day," Dane said, as he began to tear up. "We have managed to become better friends and better parents. And she is probably my biggest champion, my most stalwart supporter, and I lean on her." The pair met in 2003 and wed less than a year later in Las Vegas. Dane and Gayheart welcomed their first child, daughter Billie Beatrice, in 2010, and another daughter, Georgia Geraldine, in 2011. Gayheart's divorce filing in 2018 cited "irreconcilable differences," though it didn't list a separation date. The document requested joint legal and physical custody of both daughters, as well as spousal support. "After 14 years together we have decided that ending our marriage is the best decision for our family," Dane said in a statement to PEOPLE at the time. "We will continue our friendship and work as a team to co-parent our two beautiful girls as they are the most important thing in the world to us. We kindly ask that you respect our privacy during this time as we navigate the next phase of our lives." Despite their separation, the pair seemed to remain on good terms, occasionally voicing support for each other and amicably co-parenting, including a family vacation to France in 2022. In February 2025, Dane was spotted out with actress Priya Jain, prompting romance rumors, though just one month later, Gayheart formally requested to dismiss her divorce filing from Dane. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Just one month after their reconciliation, Dane announced that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). "I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter," he told PEOPLE. 'I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time.' One day before Dane's announcement, Gayheart shared a quick relationship update with E! News. "We are best of friends. We are really close," she said. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eric Dane says he has 1 functioning arm as ALS progresses: 'There's a very good chance I'm going to be taken from my girls'
Eric Dane has lost function of the right side of his body following his ALS diagnosis, he shared in a new interview. In a conversation with Diane Sawyer that aired on Monday's Good Morning America, the 52-year-old Grey's Anatomy alum shared his experience living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. He first announced his diagnosis in April. 'I started experiencing some weakness in my right hand, and I didn't really think anything of it at the time — I thought maybe I'd been texting too much, or my hand was fatigued,' Dane told Sawyer. However, nine months after seeking an answer from hand specialists and neurologists, he learned that it was ALS that was impacting his motor function. Now, Dane's right side has 'completely stopped working.' He believes he won't be able to use his left side in mere 'months.' Today, the Euphoria actor — who is set to return for the HBO drama's long-awaited third season — is leaning on his wife, Rebecca Gayheart, and their two children. Though Gayheart began divorce proceedings in 2018, Gayheart dismissed their divorce filings in March 2025. In April, Gayheart told E! News that she and Dane are 'best of friends' and 'really close,' even though they were no longer romantically involved. 'We have managed to become better friends and better parents, and she is probably my biggest champion, my most stalwart supporter,' Dane said, noting the two now talk every day. Though Dane doesn't believe his ALS diagnosis is the 'end' of his story, he said he's aware of his prognosis. 'I'm angry because, you know, my father was taken from me when I was young, and now, you know, there's a very good chance I'm going to be taken from my girls while they're very young,' Dane told Sawyer of his own father, who died by a gunshot wound when he was a child. 'I mean, really at the end of the day, all I want to do is spend time with my family and work a little bit if I can.' ALS, also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease after the baseball player who was diagnosed with the condition in 1939, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. Per the Cleveland Clinic, the disease targets the neurons in your brain and spinal cord, which leads to muscle control issues. Eventually the condition causes your muscles to atrophy, including those that impact breathing. While Dane's first symptom was weakness in his right hand, ALS symptoms can vary from person to person and depend on which nerve cells are affected, according to the Mayo Clinic. Typically, the condition starts with muscle weakness — such as in the legs, feet, ankles or hands — that slowly gets worse over time and can lead to trouble walking. Some people with the condition may also notice muscle cramps or twitching in areas like the arms, shoulders or tongue. Speech may be impacted or slurred as well. Changes in thinking or behavior can also occur as the disease progresses. The progression of the disease varies greatly from person to person; however, most people with ALS die due to respiratory failure within three to five years after symptoms begin. About 30% will live five years, and 13% will survive 10 years after the onset of symptoms, per Yale Medicine. About 5,000 people a year are diagnosed with ALS in the United States, with more than 31,000 people living with it, per the American Medical Association. Only about 10% of ALS cases are hereditary, meaning a gene linked to ALS is passed down. However, children of those with the gene have a 50% chance of inheriting it, per the Mayo Clinic. Little is known about what causes nonhereditary ALS, which is the majority of cases. However, there are certain known risk factors that may increase your chances of developing the condition. ALS is most often diagnosed in people between the ages of 60 and the mid-80s, with risk increasing steadily until about age 75. Men are slightly more likely to develop ALS before age 65, but that difference disappears by age 70. Environmental factors also play a role, with people who smoke at higher risk. There's also some evidence that exposure to toxins like lead or certain workplace chemicals may raise the risk of developing ALS. Additionally, military veterans are more likely to be diagnosed with ALS, though the exact cause is unclear. While there is no cure for ALS at the moment, treatments are improving. Medications may help slow the progression of the disease, and new gene therapies for genetic forms of the disease have shown promise as well. In addition, physical therapy, speech therapy and nutritional support can help mitigate symptoms and help people continue to talk, walk and function as the disease progresses. Organizations continue to fund ALS research to develop the next generation of treatments. In 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral on social media, with more than 17 million people helping to raise over $115 million for the ALS Association. That funding supported breakthroughs in gene discovery and treatment development.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eric Dane says he has 1 functioning arm as ALS progresses: 'There's a very good chance I'm going to be taken from my girls'
Eric Dane has lost function of the right side of his body following his ALS diagnosis, he shared in a new interview. In a conversation with Diane Sawyer that aired on Monday's Good Morning America, the 52-year-old Grey's Anatomy alum shared his experience living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. He first announced his diagnosis in April. 'I started experiencing some weakness in my right hand, and I didn't really think anything of it at the time — I thought maybe I'd been texting too much, or my hand was fatigued,' Dane told Sawyer. However, nine months after seeking an answer from hand specialists and neurologists, he learned that it was ALS that was impacting his motor function. Now, Dane's right side has 'completely stopped working.' He believes he won't be able to use his left side in mere 'months.' Today, the Euphoria actor — who is set to return for the HBO drama's long-awaited third season — is leaning on his wife, Rebecca Gayheart, and their two children. Though Gayheart began divorce proceedings in 2018, Gayheart dismissed their divorce filings in March 2025. In April, Gayheart told E! News that she and Dane are 'best of friends' and 'really close,' even though they were no longer romantically involved. 'We have managed to become better friends and better parents, and she is probably my biggest champion, my most stalwart supporter,' Dane said, noting the two now talk every day. Though Dane doesn't believe his ALS diagnosis is the 'end' of his story, he said he's aware of his prognosis. 'I'm angry because, you know, my father was taken from me when I was young, and now, you know, there's a very good chance I'm going to be taken from my girls while they're very young,' Dane told Sawyer of his own father, who died by a gunshot wound when he was a child. 'I mean, really at the end of the day, all I want to do is spend time with my family and work a little bit if I can.' ALS, also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease after the baseball player who was diagnosed with the condition in 1939, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. Per the Cleveland Clinic, the disease targets the neurons in your brain and spinal cord, which leads to muscle control issues. Eventually the condition causes your muscles to atrophy, including those that impact breathing. While Dane's first symptom was weakness in his right hand, ALS symptoms can vary from person to person and depend on which nerve cells are affected, according to the Mayo Clinic. Typically, the condition starts with muscle weakness — such as in the legs, feet, ankles or hands — that slowly gets worse over time and can lead to trouble walking. Some people with the condition may also notice muscle cramps or twitching in areas like the arms, shoulders or tongue. Speech may be impacted or slurred as well. Changes in thinking or behavior can also occur as the disease progresses. The progression of the disease varies greatly from person to person; however, most people with ALS die due to respiratory failure within three to five years after symptoms begin. About 30% will live five years, and 13% will survive 10 years after the onset of symptoms, per Yale Medicine. About 5,000 people a year are diagnosed with ALS in the United States, with more than 31,000 people living with it, per the American Medical Association. Only about 10% of ALS cases are hereditary, meaning a gene linked to ALS is passed down. However, children of those with the gene have a 50% chance of inheriting it, per the Mayo Clinic. Little is known about what causes nonhereditary ALS, which is the majority of cases. However, there are certain known risk factors that may increase your chances of developing the condition. ALS is most often diagnosed in people between the ages of 60 and the mid-80s, with risk increasing steadily until about age 75. Men are slightly more likely to develop ALS before age 65, but that difference disappears by age 70. Environmental factors also play a role, with people who smoke at higher risk. There's also some evidence that exposure to toxins like lead or certain workplace chemicals may raise the risk of developing ALS. Additionally, military veterans are more likely to be diagnosed with ALS, though the exact cause is unclear. While there is no cure for ALS at the moment, treatments are improving. Medications may help slow the progression of the disease, and new gene therapies for genetic forms of the disease have shown promise as well. In addition, physical therapy, speech therapy and nutritional support can help mitigate symptoms and help people continue to talk, walk and function as the disease progresses. Organizations continue to fund ALS research to develop the next generation of treatments. In 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral on social media, with more than 17 million people helping to raise over $115 million for the ALS Association. That funding supported breakthroughs in gene discovery and treatment development.
Daily Mirror
11-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Family's damning 13-word remark as murderer killed after 30-year death row term
Carmen Gayheart's family expressed their reaction after Anthony Wainwright received a lethal injection at Florida State Prison near Starke for the woman's kidnap, rape and murder Family members of a woman kidnapped, raped and murdered by a thug expressed their frustration they had to wait 30 years for his execution on death row. Anthony Wainwright was finally executed on Tuesday by injection at Florida State Prison near Starke more than three deacdes after killing young mum Carmen Gayheart. He had several appeals during this period, something Ms Gayheart's family called "ridiculous" in interviews with the media after the execution. Maria David, Ms Gayheart's older sister, said: "I'm looking forward to... never having to think about Anthony Wainwright ever again" in a scathing 13-word remark following the execution, which saw Wainwright, 54, die within 15 minutes of the jab. The yob shuddered his shoulders, blinked and took several deep breaths before becoming completely still at 6.14pm in the jail. He had made a final statement, but the words were inaudible from the witness room. READ MORE: Death row inmate Matthew Lee Johnson's last words as he's executed for setting gran on fire Wainwright and Richard Hamilton, the other man convicted in Ms Gayheart's killing, escaped from prison in April 1994, stole a green Cadillac and burgled a home the next morning, taking guns and money. Then they drove to Florida and when the Cadillac began to have problems in Lake City, they decided to steal another vehicle. They confronted Ms Gayheart, a community college student, on April 27, 1994, as she loaded groceries into her blue Ford Bronco, according to court documents. They forced her into the vehicle at gunpoint and drove off. They raped her in the backseat and then took her out of the vehicle and tried to strangle her before shooting her twice in the back of the head, court filings say. They dragged her body several dozen yards from the road and drove off. The two men were arrested in Mississippi the next day after a shootout with police. A jury in 1995 convicted Wainwright of murder, kidnapping, robbery and rape and unanimously recommended that he be sentenced to death. Hamilton was also sentenced to death, but he died on death row in January 2023 at the age of 59. Speaking after the execution, Ms David added: "It's ridiculous how many appeals they get. You have to relive it again because they have to tell the whole story again." Both Ms David's parents have died, and were unable to see justice. Ms Gayheart was training to become a nurse, her sibling said. Over the years, Ms David has kept a book where she put every court filing, from the initial indictment through the latest appeals. She continued: "I'm looking forward to getting the last pieces of paperwork that say he's been executed to put into the book and never having to think about Anthony Wainwright ever again." Wainwright became the sixth person to be put to death in Florida alone this year. The state executed six people in 2023, but only carried out one execution last year.
