Netflix viewers ‘heartbroken’ as Eric Dane’s final interview brings them to tears

Netflix viewers have been left heartbroken after watching the final interview with Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane, who has died from ALS aged 53.

Netflix viewers ‘heartbroken’ over Eric Dane’s final interview (Image: NETFLIX)

Netflix’s Famous Last Words interview with actor Eric Dane has left viewers devastated following the Grey’s Anatomy star’s death from ALS aged 53.

The performer, also recognised for his appearances in Charmed and Euphoria, revealed his diagnosis with the neurodegenerative condition in April 2025, merely 10 months prior to his death on 19th February.

Prior to his passing, he participated in Netflix’s posthumous interview programme which “gives audiences around the world the opportunity to hear from a cultural icon after they’ve passed away”, which has now been made available.

Dane utilised the opportunity to discuss the obstacles and triumphs throughout his life and professional journey, including his struggles with substance abuse and his relationship with former wife actress and model Rebecca Gayheart, with whom he shared two daughters.

Eric Dane speaks to TV writer and producer Brad Falchuck for Famous Last Words (Image: NETFLIX)

Throughout his message, Dane urged his children to “cherish every moment”, “fall in love”, “choose your friends wisely”, and “fight with every ounce of your being, and with dignity”.

He finished: “When you face challenges, health or otherwise, fight. Never give up. Fight until your last breath. This disease is slowly taking my body, but it will never take my spirit.

“Billie and Georgia, you are my heart. You are my everything. Good night. I love you. Those are my last words.”

Within mere hours of Dane’s interview appearing on Netflix, countless emotional viewers have flocked to social media to honour the star.

The Grey’s Anatomy star announced his ALS diagnosis last April (Image: NETFLIX)

One X user posted: “Can’t stop crying. I just watched Eric Dane’s Netflix special, his last words to his daughters and my heart is breaking.

“The courage, love and resilience bro. And he was squared up with a disease that strips away, slowly at first and then all at once, your body and dignity.”

Another confessed: “I don’t know why I went and watch that famous last word Eric Dane. Now I’m crying nonstop.”

Dane addressed his final words to his daughters (Image: NETFLIX)

A third viewer revealed: “Watched Eric Dane’s Famous Last Words interview and I have not stopped crying. Why would I do that to myself!?!?”

“I’m genuinely so sick about Eric Dane passing [heartbreak emoji] and the video he left for his daughters [three crying emojis] crying and sliding down the wallllllll,” a fourth user commented.

A final fan expressed: “Crying about Eric Dane. Literally sobbing the entire Netflix episode.”

Dane’s interview follows the inaugural episode of Famous Last Words released last October, showcasing the zoologist Jane Goodall, who passed away aged 91.