Streaming platform Netflix has released a never-before-seen interview with late actor Eric Dane as part of its posthumous documentary series Famous Last Words, offering fans a deeply personal glimpse into the star’s reflections on life, family and legacy.
The episode was filmed months before the Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria actor died at 53 after battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). In the candid conversation, Dane spoke openly about mortality, revealing his belief that life ends when “the lights go out,” while also expressing hopes that his daughters would remember him as a present and supportive father.
Produced by writer and filmmaker Brad Falchuk, the series is built around a unique format in which interviews are recorded in advance and released only after the guest’s death. Falchuk said the quiet, closed-set environment allowed participants to speak freely without fear of public misinterpretation.
Dane’s episode marks the second instalment of the series, following an earlier interview with conservationist Jane Goodall. According to the production team, several additional conversations have already been recorded, though their identities remain undisclosed.
The release has sparked emotional reactions from fans and colleagues, with many describing the interview as a poignant farewell that captures the actor’s humour, honesty and vulnerability beyond his most iconic on-screen roles.
