After the death of actor Eric Dane, his lover Janell Shirtcliff has decided to break her silence and share a deeply personal tribute on social media for the late star.
Instead of issuing a formal statement, she posted a series of images and short clips capturing intimate moments that the duo had shared together.
These pictures included some simple everyday activities, laughter, and moments with Shirtcliff's daughter, highlighting the warmth and affection inside the pair's relationship.
Her posts conveyed love and remembrance, focusing on their private life that the duo had built together instead of public details linked to his career and passing. Many viewers were quick to react, with some speaking about how they thought Dane was married, having no idea that he had a lover.
The relationship that this pair had remained mostly hidden from the general public, though they were seen occasionally when out and about at events.
The privacy made Shirtcliff's tribute both poignant and very personal, giving fans a closer look into the emotional side of Dane's life that was hardly ever visible.