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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.

Caleb Flynn -- who auditioned for "American Idol" in 2013 -- is back in the limelight but for all the wrong reasons ... he's just been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife.

Flynn was apprehended Thursday by the Tipp City PD in Ohio and booked into the county jail for murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence, according to official records. Caleb also posed for a mug shot with no expression on his face.

Police say they discovered his wife Ashley's body inside the couple's Tipp City home, just north of Dayton, after cops received a report of a burglary at the residence.

Sandra Vergara came in hot as the "new girl" on last season of "Selling Sunset'' ... but she’s not afraid of a little competition -- especially if it comes in the form of Christine Quinn!

We caught Sandra rolling into SUR in West Hollywood for the GenLux Issue Release Party Thursday night, where she reacted to TMZ’s report -- producers are eyeing Christine’s possible return for Season 10 -- and Sandra says she’s all for the chaos.

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."

Eric Dane filmed episodes for "Euphoria" Season 3 before his death on Thursday, TMZ can confirm.

The actor played Cal Jacobs, the troubled father of Jacob Elordi's Nate Jacobs who enjoys secret hook ups with in motels with young men and trans women ... and abuses alcohol, leading to explosive outbursts.

Dane's rep confirmed to TMZ he shot episodes for the upcoming season. Filming wrapped in late 2025. People was first to report the news.

Paula Pickard -- the sweet and innocent off-and-on girlfriend of Mike Sorrentino -- was just 21 years old when she made her first appearance on season 1 of MTV's "Jersey Shore" back in 2010.

Paula joined the rest of the "GTL" legends, including: Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, DJ Pauly D, Jennifer 'JWoww' Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Angelina Pivarnick and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro.

Paula first appeared on season one, however, Paula and 'The Sitch' did not become a 'situation' until season 6 in 2012.

Before these three terrific kiddos turned into stars, they were just posing cutesy for the cameras ... Here are your clues:

1. The cool-sweater kiddo on the left turned into a musician and a swimmer!

2. On the top right is a comedian who used to dance at bar and bat mitzvahs!

3. The baby on the bottom is an ICON. "That's Hot" is just one of her many iconic phrases!

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.

Anna Duggar shared a rare video of herself Thursday, marking a return to social media 4 years after her husband, Josh Duggar, was sentenced for possessing child porn.

The "19 Kids and Counting" alum hopped onto TikTok Wednesday to promote her dog adoption business ... and showed off her new hairdo in the process.

Sitting in her car, she said, "Meet Whitaker, Beaumont, and Harrington -- 3 of our handsome little golden guys," while cuddling the puppies.

Tyra Banks still hasn't come to see Miss J Alexander after his stroke, even after the 'Reality Check' blowback ... and Miss J is opening up about how much the neglect has hurt him.

During an interview with Sherri Shepherd, Miss J revealed Angela Bassett, Alfre Woodard, George Lopez, and his former 'ANTM' cohosts Jay Manuel and Nigel Barker all went out of their way to visit him after his traumatic medical event ... but the woman he taught how to walk the runway? M.I.A.

To be fair, Miss J says Tyra "reached out" when "it first happened," but the fact she couldn't go the extra mile to see him in person made him feel "a certain kinda way."

Eva Marcille is making it crystal clear -- she had no clue about the dark side of "America’s Next Top Model" now blowing up in Netflix’s scandal-soaked doc.

The Cycle 3 winner told "CBS Mornings" Thursday she was gobsmacked watching "Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model" ... saying it felt bizarre for her to be part of a club, and not know what’s actually going on in the club.

Eva admitted she could relate to some of the pressure contestants faced ... but said nothing in her own experience came close to the disturbing claims now coming to light, which firmly put show host Tyra Banks in the hot seat.

The Pima County Sheriff's Department is the subject of a hit reality TV show ... but, don't expect to see any of the Nancy Guthrie investigation featured on the show.

Here's the deal ... last year, an A&E camera crew filmed the first season of the show "Desert Law" -- currently being rolled out on the channel -- which followed deputies from the department. Sheriff Chris Nanos doesn't appear on the program.

Production sources tell us ... they have not been filming "Desert Law" during the Nancy Guthrie investigation. The show has been in the can for quite a while, and they're not looking to do reshoots.

Former exes Iris Kendall and TJ Palma are back and better than ever ... according to these wildly sexy pics they shared from Hawaii!

Before you click through our gallery of the "Love Island" stars' wild and romantic couple's vacay, test your knowledge of the dating show with our quick quiz!

The two proved Season 7 wasn't a total wash ... making out on the beach and popping champagne in their hotel room.

"Baywatch" is back ... and so are the babes! TMZ was at the casting call to capture all the chaos as the beach filled with L.A.'s finest -- and we don't mean the cops! 😏

Watch the video ... the worlds of BBLs, double-Ds and CPR all collided Wednesday as actors and actresses vied for the dream job of slow-running on the beach.

One 77-year-old hopeful actually worked on the original as a stuntwoman for Pamela Anderson! She said Pamela was very nice to work with ... "she just didn't want to ruin her hair" by jumping in the water.

Sherri Shepherd’s not taking her show’s cancellation lying down ... and she’s making it crystal clear she ain't backing down without a fight!

TMZ caught up with Sherri in NYC Tuesday, and she doubled down on her vow to keep the "Sherri" show alive ... telling us she’s manifesting a new deal and refusing to let the curtain fall just yet.

Watch the clip -- Sherri’s all smiles, leaning on faith over fine print ... basically saying contracts may have rules, but God’s got the final say.