Eric Dane’s Ex Shares Emotional Reaction to Final 'Euphoria' Scenes
Priya Jain, former girlfriend of Eric Dane, shared an emotional reaction to seeing his final performance as Cal Jacobs in the third season of 'Euphoria,' praising his talent and expressing sorrow that he couldn't witness it himself. Dane, known for his roles in 'Grey’s Anatomy' and 'Euphoria,' continued working despite being diagnosed with ALS in 2025. He passed away in February 2026 after a battle with the disease. His return to 'Euphoria' marks one of his last onscreen appearances.
- ▪Eric Dane returned as Cal Jacobs in 'Euphoria' season three, filmed before his death.
- ▪Priya Jain called Dane's performance incredible and said she wished he could have seen it himself.
- ▪Dane publicly revealed his ALS diagnosis in April 2025 but expressed determination to keep working.
- ▪He passed away in February 2026, with his family confirming the cause as complications from ALS.
- ▪'Euphoria' season three premiered after a four-year hiatus and includes Dane's final acting work.
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By Jane LaCroixContributing Entertainment WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Eric Dane’s final scenes on “Euphoria” are already hitting viewers — and ex-lovers — hard.The late actor’s former girlfriend, Priya Jain, shared an emotional reaction after watching Dane return as Cal Jacobs in the show’s third season, which was filmed shortly before his death.“I have been watching. It is an incredible show and a great season,” Jain told TMZ on Monday, April 27. She also praised Dane’s final performance, saying, “Eric is incredible in everything that he has ever been in.
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