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Rebecca Gayheart Withdraws Divorce for Family Support Amid ALS

2/21/2026

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Rebecca Gayheart Supports

Rebecca Gayheart, the actress, withdrew her divorce filing from Eric Dane after his ALS diagnosis to teach their daughters family support.
On the Broad Ideas podcast, she urged viewers to "show up for family."
Gayheart described their relationship as "super complicated" and noted they are not romantically involved.
They have not lived together for eight years, and Dane passed away recently, leaving a legacy of ALS advocacy.

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Pastor's Divorce Finalized

Pastor At Boshoff, a South African megachurch leader, finalized his divorce from Nyretta on October 18, 2024, after more than 30 years of marriage.
He had advocated lifelong unions.
In 2022, religious leader King Jay Israel alleged the couple separated years earlier amid adultery claims.
The 120,000-member church has not publicly acknowledged the divorce.
Experts say financially independent modern women are more willing to pursue divorce, reflecting changing norms.

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Rebecca Gayheart Supports

Rebecca Gayheart, the actress, withdrew her divorce filing from Eric Dane after his ALS diagnosis to teach their daughters family support.
On the Broad Ideas podcast, she urged viewers to "show up for family."
Gayheart described their relationship as "super complicated" and noted they are not romantically involved.
They have not lived together for eight years, and Dane passed away recently, leaving a legacy of ALS advocacy.

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