Shortly before he passed away, Eric Dane filmed an interview with Netflix, sharing a heartfelt message specifically for his daughters, Billie, 15, and Georgia, 14.
Actor Michael Brey, known for his roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, passed away Thursday at the age of 53 following a battle with ALS. He had shared his diagnosis with the public almost a year ago.
After Dane’s death, Netflix released a new documentary offering fans a personal look at his thoughts and feelings before he passed away.
As a lifestyle expert, I’ve learned a lot about how people choose to share their stories, and this one is particularly unique. I recently heard about a 50-minute film featuring Eric Dane, titled ‘Famous Last Words.’ What’s fascinating is that it was filmed in complete secrecy, with the understanding that it wouldn’t be released until after his passing, according to People magazine. It’s a very personal and deliberate way to control his narrative.
As the interview concluded, Dane spoke directly to his daughters, Billie and Georgia, looking into the camera and saying, ‘I did my best for you both. I wasn’t perfect, and I made mistakes, but I always tried.’
He continued, ‘Overall, we had a blast, didn’t we?’
Dane then shared four important lessons he’d learned while sick, and asked everyone to pay close attention.
‘First, live now, right now in the present. It’s hard, but I learned to do that,’ Dane said.
I used to spend a lot of time lost in my thoughts, dwelling on negative feelings like worry, self-pity, shame, and doubt. I’d constantly replay past choices, questioning everything I did and thinking about what I should have done differently. But I’ve decided to stop doing that now.
Dane said that ‘out of pure survival,’ he was forced to stay in the present.
Dane advised finding something to be passionate about, whether it’s a person or simply something you love doing. He especially encouraged falling in love with another person, but emphasized the importance of having a passion in life.
‘Find your passion, your joy. Find the thing that makes you wanna get up in the morning.’
He shared with his daughters that he discovered his passion for acting when he was their age and encouraged them to wholeheartedly follow their own dreams.
He also stressed the importance of choosing friends carefully. He encouraged people to connect with those who feel right and to fully invest in those relationships. He explained that true friends will offer support without judgment or expecting anything in return.
Dane said he was profoundly grateful to the friends who ‘stepped up’ during his illness.
He simply advised being present for the people you care about and cherishing your friendships. He explained that good friends will bring joy, offer direction, provide support, and even be there for you in times of need.
He urged everyone to face life’s battles, especially health challenges, with courage and grace. “Never surrender,” he said. “Keep fighting until the very end.” Despite the disease weakening his body, he declared it would never break his spirit.
Life inevitably throws unexpected challenges your way. When those moments arrive, meet them with courage, honesty, and dignity, even when they seem impossible to overcome.
He finished by saying he hoped he’d shown everyone that they’re capable of handling anything life throws at them—even the most difficult challenges. He encouraged them to face everything, including the end of life, with courage and pride, his voice cracking with emotion as he spoke.
My dearest Billie and Georgia, you mean the world to me. I love you both very much. Good night, and these are my final words.
In November, Gayheart discussed on the Broad Ideas podcast how she and her husband were helping their daughters cope with Dane’s fight against ALS.
As her father gets sicker, she’s been consistently telling everyone that they always support each other, through anything.
‘He is our family. He is your father,’ she told them after Dane revealed his diagnosis in April.
‘We show up, and we try to do it with some dignity and some grace and just get through it.’
Still, she admitted at the time that her relationship with Dane was ‘super complicated.’
It’s been eight years since my partner and I separated, and I have full custody of our children – they live with me all the time. It’s just been the two of us for a long time now.
‘There’s been lots of just stuff, other stuff, but I try to stay optimistic about it all.’
She explained she’s hoping to learn from this difficult experience and show her children how to cope with similar challenges.
Honestly, I often feel lost about whether I’m handling things correctly. I just keep showing up and doing my best to be there for the people I care about. I figure, only time will really reveal if I’m on the right path.
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