Rebecca Gayheart reflected on an “incredibly difficult” year while celebrating her daughter Georgia’s middle school graduation, just months after Eric Dane’s death.
“Congratulations Georgia !!! You have graduated middle school and survived an incredibly difficult year,” Gayheart wrote via Instagram on Saturday, adding a collection of pics from the ceremony.
“I am so beyond proud of you — your tenacity, grit and grace has been on full display,” the actress continued.
“Welcome to high school— I have no doubt you’re ready . I am so excited for you ! Not pictured is your MVP trophy for beach volleyball. Bravo , congratulations and I love you so much ♥️”
The carousel included snapshots and video of Georgia Dane, 14, receiving a large sunflower and certificate onstage.
Gayheart also included a pic of herself kissing her youngest daughter’s cheek after the commencement event, and Georgia posing with pals.
In the comments thread, Ellen Pompeo — who starred alongside Georgia’s late dad in “Grey’s Anatomy” — paid tribute to the graduate.
“Congratulations Georgia!!! Well Done.. your mamas words are perfect!!!” she wrote.
Alyssa Milano, who appeared on “Charmed” with Dane, commented, “Your girls are so gorgeous. Like their mama.”
One follower gushed, “Congratulations Georgia 🙌 You overcame a difficult situation and carried yourself with a level of class and dignity that is so beyond your years. Your Dad will always be there to watch over you. All my Prayers for you and the girls Rebecca.”
Georgia’s milestone achievement comes nearly four months after her father died on February 19 following a battle with ALS.
Gayheart and Dane called off their divorce amid Dane’s diagnosis with the devastating condition, revealing the news in April 2025. The duo also shared daughter Billie, 16.
The “Euphoria” actor became an outspoken advocate for those affected by the condition in the following months.
He ultimately died at the age of 53 in Los Angeles in February, with his family sharing the news with a heartfelt statement.
“With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” the statement read, noting his “passionate” advocacy for “others facing the same fight.”
“He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always.”
In a heart-wrenching pre-recorded video for Netflix’s “Famous Last Words,” Dane shared his final words for Georgia and Billie.
“Billie and Georgia, these words are for you,” he said in the clip, just hours after his death was announced.
“I tried. I stumbled sometimes, but I tried. Overall, we had a blast, didn’t we?” he continued.
He also urged his daughters to live “right now in the present” and to “fall in love with something” that “makes you wanna get up in the morning.”
He concluded by insisting to Billie and Georgia that they should “fight and face” difficulties in life “with honesty, integrity and grace, even if it feels or seems insurmountable.”
“You can face the end of your days. You can face hell with dignity,” he said. “Fight, girls, and hold your heads high.”
