A source reveals that Priya Jain and Eric Dane reconnected as friends in the months before his passing from ALS. "It was more important for them to remain friends," the insider stated, adding Jain "has so much love" for Dane, calling him "a special person."
Jain also expresses deep care for Dane's family, understanding the difficulty for his daughters. She is reportedly "so sad and devastated" by his death but grateful his memory lives on.
At the time of his death, Dane was married to Rebecca Gayheart and in a relationship with Janell Shirtcliffe. His past relationships included actress Lara Flynn Boyle and a brief romance with Alyssa Milano, with whom he remained close friends.