In a heartbreaking post shared to Instagram on Saturday, Barbie (2023) and Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (2025) star Ariana Greenblatt honored Eric Dane following his tragic death at the age of 53 from ALS.
The video shows a young Ariana sitting on Dane’s lap in a recording studio as he works on a song, with who seems to be Ariana’s father — the actor and producer Shon Greenblatt — behind the camera. Them & I’s “I’m Not Them” (2025) plays in the background.
“i love you eric, i will miss you deeply,” Ariana wrote in her emotional post. “the first set i ever stepped foot on was yours, watching you do your thing lit a spark in me. we always had the same humor but you were much funnier and quicker, i couldn’t keep up. i hope i continue to make you proud and laugh.”
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“i will take the girls to eat unlimited sushi,” she continued. “i will read all the books you told me about. i’ll yell at my dad for you. you had a one of a kind smile that brightened up every single room you walked in man. i’m looking forward to forever hearing new stories about you, my dad, and the rest of the crew running around town. rest peacefully i love you.”
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The actress also shared an image of Dane and her father to her Instagram story, followed by a link to the GoFundMe page created for Dane’s family.
Fans and friends of Ariana offered their sympathies and condolences to her and her family following the loss of Dane, who was a close family friend of the Greenblatts.
“Sending you so much love, I’m so sorry ❤️” wrote comedian and influencer Jake Shane.
“i’m so sorry for ur loss sweet girl. he’s already so proud of you. and watching over you and will continue u to. he’s an amazing person. love u🤍☹️” a fan commented.
“I’m sorry for your loss Ari, may God comfort your heart. Eric seemed to be a very incredible and important person to you. my condolences! 🤍” wrote another fan.
Dane was diagnosed in early 2025 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), his health quickly deteriorating until his death on Feb. 19, 2026. The Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria star was a beloved actor who touched the lives of many over the course of his 35-year career.
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