TV Stars

Eric Dane had some powerful last words for his daughters, Billie and Georgia ... looking back on the good times and telling them the lessons they should take away from his battle with ALS.

The "Grey's Anatomy" star sat down for a "Famous Last Words" Netflix interview before his death -- the understanding was it would be released once he died -- and he looked into the camera and spoke directly to his kids.

Eric was emotional as he recalled all the time he spent at beaches in California, Hawaii and Mexico watching his kids play in the ocean for hours ... fondly calling them his "water babies."

He told his daughters he tried to be a good father and stumbled sometimes ... but the days they spent together were "heaven."

Eric Dane's death is spurring people to action ... encouraging many to support researchers looking to cure ALS.

A spokesperson for the ALS Association -- a leader in the fight against the vicious disease -- tells TMZ ... the website's seen a 100% rise in website traffic since Dane passed away yesterday, as well as a 200% rise in donations.

We're told many of the donations are for small amounts ... coming from new donors around the country.

Eric Dane has died at the age of 53, following a battle with ALS, TMZ has learned.

The family says in a statement to TMZ ... "With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS. He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world. Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time.”

The "Grey's Anatomy" star announced he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly referred to as ALS, back in April 2025.

Patrick Dempsey is heartbroken over Eric Dane’s death ... revealing he’d spoken to his "Grey’s Anatomy" costar just a week before he passed -- and the decline was devastating.

Speaking Friday on "The Chris Evans Breakfast Show," Patrick said Eric’s condition had worsened dramatically ... he was bedridden, struggling to swallow, and losing his ability to speak when friends visited.

Patrick said his heart especially aches for Eric’s kids ... while remembering Eric as the funniest guy on the "Grey’s" set, the one who brought the fun no matter what was going on.

Eric Dane’s death has left a massive hole in people's lives -- not just for his family, but across Hollywood -- and here at TMZ too, where he was a familiar face we’d catch out and about over the years.

Roll the clip ... we ran into Eric everywhere from 2008 through 2022, owning sidewalks in every candid moment like the true A-lister he was.

A couple years after our last run-in, Eric revealed he’d been diagnosed with ALS last April -- the nervous system disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

Still, he kept working to the very end, recently filming scenes for Season 3 of "Euphoria."

Eric was 53.

Hollywood is celebrating Eric Dane, who just lost his battle with ALS -- and the tributes are pouring in.

Dane's publicist announced his death Thursday night after the actor was diagnosed last April with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- a nervous system disease that impacts nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. 

A slew of celebs -- including Ashton Kutcher, Selma Blair, Nina Dobrev, John Stamos and Alyssa Milano -- took to social media after hearing the sad news to remember the "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star.

Kutcher jumped on X to say he's going to miss his buddy, referencing a celebrity fantasy football league the two actors belonged to. They starred together in the 2010 film "Valentine's Day."

5:57 PM PT -- David’s attorney Shawn Holley tells TMZ … “The book is far from closed.”

Sources familiar tell TMZ … David is pursuing all legal options.

David Del Rio did not come out on top in a reopened CBS investigation into his interactions with his former "Matlock" costar Leah Lewis ... TMZ has learned.

Sources tell TMZ that the network did not change its earlier decision to fire Del Rio ... despite the actor presenting new evidence in an attempt to clear his name ... and the book has now been closed.

As TMZ first reported, David adamantly denied claims against him -- that he allegedly sexually assaulted Lewis on Paramount property in October. He hired powerhouse lawyer Shawn Holley to represent him, and the network reopened the investigation into the actor after he demanded they review additional details.

Lou Diamond Phillips is sharing Tim Robinson's secret sauce ... he says the reason "The Chair Company" is a hit is because it's so relatable.

We got Tim's costar on the HBO series at LAX and our photog asked him why folks are going nuts over Tim's latest offering.

Lou says pretty much everyone can relate to being on hold for hours on end trying to get some customer service ... and he says that's the reason 'Chair Company' is now in the national zeitgeist.

CBS has concluded its reopened "Matlock" investigation into the sexual assault report that got David Del Rio canned from the series ... and the actor is eager to know the outcome.

TMZ broke the news ... Del Rio was booted from the hit show last October, after the star had been accused of sexually assaulting actress Leah Lewis on Paramount property days earlier. Del Rio vehemently denied the allegations, hiring high-powered attorney Shawn Holley ... and CBS reopened its investigation in November and more parties were interviewed -- including David himself alongside Holley.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the investigation has concluded -- again -- but Del Rio feels the powers that be are dragging their feet after he claims to have submitted evidence that would clear his name. We hear he's instructed his team to request that CBS give them their findings, which we're told are expected by the end of this week.

Catherine O’Hara filled plenty of roles in her time ... and she earned herself more than a few fans during her career as an actress, in which she appeared in productions like "Schitt's Creek" and "Home Alone."

We’re going to take a look back at the performer's career and see what she accomplished professionally in the years prior to her 2026 death.

Catherine was born in 1954 in Toronto, Canada, and she grew up in a large family in the Toronto suburb of Etobicoke.

She began her acting career in the 1970s, when she joined The Second City -- a historic improv comedy enterprise -- in Toronto.

Catherine started out in showbiz by filling bit parts in various TV shows and made-for-TV movies, according to her IMDb page.

Her big break came in 1976, when she started appearing in The Second City’s sketch comedy show “SCTV,” and she remained with the show for three years alongside other future stars like John Candy and Rick Moranis.

Catherine switched back and forth between TV and film work throughout her career, and she gained exposure after being featured in flicks like “After Hours” and “Beetlejuice.”

She wasn’t exactly averse to appearing in sequels, either ... because she reprised her role as Kate, the mother of Macaulay Culkin’s character from the 1990 film “Home Alone,” in the movie’s 1992 sequel.

Catherine didn’t mind waiting more than a few years for a sequel, either ... because she agreed to reprise her role as Delia from “Beetlejuice,” which was released in 1988, for its sequel -- which was released 36 years later.

And speaking of “Beetlejuice” -- Catherine met her husband, Bo Welch, on the set of the flick and Tim Burton encouraged him to ask her out ... they married in 1992, and they welcomed sons Matthew and Luke in 1994 and 1997, respectively.

Catherine’s career had always been steady ... and it received a serious boost in popularity in 2015, when she joined the cast of “Schitt’s Creek,” which was co-created by her old Second City castmate, Eugene Levy.

She filled the role of Moira Rose, a former soap opera star who was forced to deal with her family’s loss of fortune ... and she remained with the show for the entirety of its 80-episode run.

Catherine was put up for a duo of Primetime Emmy Awards for her work in the show ... and she took home the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2020.

It’s also worth mentioning, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Musical or Comedy the same year.

We revealed Catherine had died at the age of 71 in January 2026 ... her cause of death wasn’t publicly revealed.

Prue Leith's been mulling over the best of the best bakers' creations while serving as a judge on "The Great British Bake Off" ... but her time on the show's coming to an end.

The restaurateur announced on Instagram Wednesday she's stepping away from the program, and she was clear she'll miss working with the show's cast and crew.

Prue did admit, though, she was excited about having more free time in the future ... though we're sure her dance card's already full.

Sawyer Sweeten left a lasting impression on his fans through his acting work ... and his former "Everybody Loves Raymond" castmates are no exception.

The late actor -- who died by suicide in 2015 when he was just 19 years old -- was remembered fondly by the hit sitcom's surviving cast members during the show's 30th anniversary reunion special, which aired Monday night.

The show's star, Ray Romano, broached the topic by asking Sawyer's siblings Madylin and Sullivan -- both of whom also starred in the sitcom -- for permission to speak about their late brother, which they were okay with, according to the New York Post.

Romano said the show's cast and crew all miss Sawyer ... Sullivan said he tried to focus on the good times he shared with his brother -- many of which happened during filming.

Sullivan said no one thought Sawyer would have chosen to die by suicide. Madylin said she thought it was "important" to bring up her brother's death in any conversation related to the late actor, who portrayed character Geoffrey Barone in the hit sitcom.

She said her family is heavily involved in suicide prevention efforts in memory of her brother.

Madylin said her family received several messages from people whose lives had taken a turn for the better.

David Del Rio's made a career in the limelight ... but recent attention is turning intensely negative.

The actor has been accused of some serious misconduct, resulting in his firing from a high-profile network TV show.

We're going to take a look into the actor's background and see what led up to his sudden firing.

David was born and raised in Miami, and he later moved to New York City to attend the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, from where he graduated in 2009.

The actor began his career taking small roles in both film and television projects, and he rose to prominence for his work in shows like "The Troop" and "Maggie."

David's star began to shine brighter in 2024, when he was cast in one of the main roles in the hit CBS legal drama series "Matlock," alongside performers like Kathy Bates and Jason Ritter.

His acting wasn't limited to filmed work -- he was a member of the cast of "In The Heights," which ran on Broadway for several months in 2010.

David's been married to his wife Katherine -- who first noticed him when she saw him on Broadway back in 2010 -- since 2018.

The pair reportedly met at the stage door following one of his performances, and they eventually reconnected at a party in Los Angeles, according to Us Weekly.

Katherine gave birth to their eldest daughter Liliam in 2023.

The actor and his spouse -- who also works as an actress and chef -- welcomed a second daughter named Coco two years later.;

David found himself in hot water in October 2025, when it was reported he'd been escorted off the Paramount lot after being accused of sexually assaulting his "Matlock" costar Leah Lewis.

The actor's character on the show, Billy Martinez, was subsequently written off of the show.

Lewis spoke out after her former costar's firing was reported, writing she'd be "moving forward in love and strength" on Instagram.

We know he might be off the air for a little while ... but we still wanna see if you can guess who this late-night TV show host is!

We ran into this guy and his wife way back in 2017, when we caught him greeting a couple of fans while leaving a restaurant in L.A., and he was pretty popular -- back then, at least. You may also recognize a prolific celeb picture-collector known on the Hollywood streets ...