As the Grey’s Anatomy family mourns the death of Eric Dane, Katherine Heigl has paid tribute to the late actor in a statement.
On Sunday, the actress who played Dr. Izzie Stevens on the ABC medical drama for six seasons said she was “grateful I got to bask in” Dane’s gold before he died at age 53 on Thursday, following a year-long struggle with ALS.
“I debated this post for days. I have never been comfortable grieving publicly,” she started in the Instagram caption. “I share my tears, my stories and my memories with those I’m closest to and more times than not I share them only with the heavens alone. But that silence can often look like a lack of care which I could not abide here.
“Rebecca, Billie, Georgia… There is so little, if in fact anything, one can say about a tragic loss like yours. All the ‘I’m sorries’ and ‘my prayers are with you’ ring a bit hollow in the midst of so much pain and grief. So I will say the only thing that has ever brought me peace when I’ve lost someone I love. It is Robert Frost’s poem ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay’ of which I have tattooed on my body in my parent’s handwriting so I will never forget that the moment of gold was worth it.”
Heigl included the poem, “‘Natures first green is gold, her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; but only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, so Dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay.’ I will never forget Eric’s gold and I will forever be grateful I got to bask in it for even a brief moment in time. Thank you for sharing him with us. God Speed my old friend…here’s to your next great adventure.”
On Thursday, Dane’s family announced that he died after revealing his ALS diagnosis last April. “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” they said in a statement. “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.”
Eric Dane had an emotional message to his daughters, Billie and Georgia, in his final interview before his death.
Dane, who passed away from ALS at the age of 53 on Thursday, February 19, gave his last interview in Netflix’s Famous Last Words, which gives audiences around the world the opportunity to hear from a cultural icon after they’ve passed away.” According to Netflix, Dane’s interview was “conducted under an agreement that the episode would only be aired after his death.”
At the end of the interview, Dane gave a direct message to Billie and Georgia, whom he shares with his wife Rebecca Gayheart,
“These words are for you. I tried. I stumbled sometimes, but I tried. Overall we had a blast, didn’t we? I remember all the times we spent at the beach, the two of you, me and mom — in Santa Monica, Hawaii, Mexico. I see you now playing in the ocean for hours, my water babies. Those days, pun intended, were heaven. I want to tell you four things I’ve learned from this disease, and I hope you don’t just listen to me. I hope you’ll hear me.”
He continued, “First, live now. Right now. In the present. It’s hard, but I learned to do that. For years, I have been wandering around mentally and lost in my head for long chunks of time, wallowing and worrying in self-pity, shame, and doubt. I’ve replayed decisions, second-guessed myself. ‘I shouldn’t have done this. I never should’ve that.’ No more. Out of pure survival, I am forced to stay in the present. But I don’t want to be anywhere else. The past contains regrets. The future remains unknown. So you have to live now. The present is all you have. Treasure it. Cherish every moment.”
Dane continued with his second piece of advice for his daughters. “Second, fall in love,” he said. “Not necessarily with a person, although I do recommend that as well. But fall in love with something. Find your passion, your joy. Find the thing that makes you want to get up in the morning, drives you through the entire day. I fell in love for the first time when I was about your age. I fell in love with acting. That love eventually got me through my darkest hours, my darkest days, my darkest year. I still love my work, I still look forward to it, I still want to get in front of a camera and play my part. My work doesn’t define me, but it excites me. Find something that excites you. Find your path, your purpose, your dream. Then go for it. Really go for it.”
Dane’s third lesson for Billie and Georgia was to “choose your friends wisely,” while his fourth was to “fight with every ounce of your being, and with dignity. When you face challenges, health or otherwise, fight. Never give up. Fight until your last breath. This disease is slowly taking my body, but it will never take my spirit.”
He concluded his message: “Billie and Georgia, you are my heart. You are my everything. Good night. I love you. Those are my last words.”
Dane announced he was diagnosed with ALS in an interview with People in April 2025, less than a year before his death. “I have been diagnosed with ALS,” he said. “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.” He continued, “I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to set of Euphoria next week. I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time.”
Less than a year later, Dane’s family announced his death in a statement. “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,” the statement read. “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.”
Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria and who later in life became an advocate for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) awareness, died Thursday at the age of 53.
His representatives said Dane died from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis.
“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,” said a statement that requested privacy for his family.
“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.”
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Dane developed a devoted fanbase when his big break arrived in the mid-2000s: He was cast as Dr. Mark Sloan, also known as “McSteamy,” on the ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, a role he would play from 2006 until 2012 and reprise in 2021. In 2019, he did a complete 180-degree turn from the charming McSteamy and became the troubled Cal Jacobs in HBO’s provocative drama Euphoria, a role he continued up until his death.
Dane’s Grey’s Anatomy co-star Dempsey shared details about working with the late actor after news of his death spread.
Dempsey, who played Dr. Derek Shepherd (a.k.a. “McDreamy”) on the medical drama, spoke about how he felt once he heard the news during an appearance on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Friday.
“It’s hard to put into words. I feel really so sad for his children,” Dempsey said. “I was corresponding with him, we were texting, so I spoke to him about a week ago and some friends of ours went in to see him and he was really starting to lose his ability to speak.”
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“He was bedridden and it was very hard for him to swallow, so the quality of his life was deteriorating so rapidly,” he continued. “He was the funniest man. He was such a joy to work with and I want to just remember him in that spirit because any time he was on set, he brought so much fun to it.”
“He had a great sense of humour. He was easy to work with, we got along instantly,” Dempsey added. “First scene was him, in all his glory, coming out of the bathroom with the towel on looking amazing, making you feel completely out of shape and insignificant.”
Dempsey said there was “never really any competition” between the two on the set of the show.
“There was just this wonderful mutual respect. He’s wickedly intelligent, and I’m always going to remember those moments of fun that we had together and celebrate the joy that he did bring to people’s lives, and the real loss is for us, who don’t have them anymore,” he shared.
(L-R:) Kevin McKidd, Patrick Dempsey, Eric Dane, ‘Life During Wartime’, (Season 5, aired Oct. 30, 2008), 2005.
Dempsey said Dane “did an incredible job at bringing awareness” to ALS.
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“Those remaining days… it just reminds us that we all have to celebrate every day like it’s our last day. It’s something that we have to remember and certainly in a world where there is just so much crisis and there is so much tragedy that we really need to be grateful for every moment that we have,” he said.
Kevin McKidd, who portrayed Dr. Owen Hunt in Grey’s Anatomy, shared a photo of Dane on his Instagram stories, writing, “Rest in Peace Buddy.”
Kim Raver, who played Dr. Teddy Altman, shared a photo of her and Dane on Instagram.
“Eric was a light. You’d see it effortlessly shine from him on the set of Grey’s as well as when he was with Rebecca and the girls. During filming he’d get this twinkle in his eye and with a mischievous look, he would deliver with perfect comedic timing, a line of dialogue that would floor you! You will be missed,” she wrote.
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James Pickens Jr., who worked with Dane on Grey’s Anatomy as Dr. Richard Webber, took to his Instagram stories, writing, “Rest in Peace.”
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Sarah Drew, who played Dr. April Kepner, wrote, “Rest in peace,” followed by three crying emojis on her Instagram stories.
ABC and 20th Television released a joint statement on Dane’s death: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Eric Dane. His remarkable talent and unforgettable presence on Grey’s Anatomy left a lasting impact on audiences around the world, and his courage and grace during his battle with ALS inspired so many. Our hearts are with his family, friends, and colleagues, as well as the many fans whose lives were touched by his work.”
Euphoria creator Sam Levinson paid tribute to Dane, who played the father of Jacob Elordi’s Nate Jacobs on the hit series.
“I’m heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Eric. Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift. Eric’s family is in our prayers. May his memory be for a blessing,” Levinson said in a statement to Variety.
The official Instagram account for Euphoria wrote, “We are deeply saddened by the news of Eric Dane’s passing. He was incredibly talented and HBO was fortunate to have worked with him on three seasons of Euphoria. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.”
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Milano, who worked with Dane on Charmed, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, writing, “I can’t stop seeing that spark in Eric’s eye right before he’d say something that would either make you spit out your drink or rethink your entire perspective. He had a razor-sharp sense of humor. He loved the absurdity of things. He loved catching people off guard.”
“And when it came to his daughters and Rebecca, everything in him softened. He carried them with him even in rooms where they weren’t present. You could see it in the way his voice changed when he said their names. A breathtakingly beautiful family,” she continued.
Milano said Dane convinced her to get a pixie cut and her nose piercing.
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“He also was with me on the walk when we found Lucy, my beloved rescue chihuahua. He called me ‘Milano,’ as if it was the only part of my name that mattered. My heart is with the people who were lucky enough to be his home,” she concluded.
Ashton Kutcherwrote on X, “The Franklin strip fanatics fantasy football league will miss Mr. Eric Dane. We know you’ll be watching from the booth. Miss you, buddy. Let’s keep fighting the fight to solve ALS.”
The Franklin strip fanatics fantasy football league will miss Mr. Eric Dane. We know you’ll be watching from the booth. Miss you, buddy. Let’s keep fighting the fight to solve ALS. pic.twitter.com/00TtwmQHAK
Actor Selma Blair shared a clip of her and Dane on the 1999 sitcom Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane on her Instagram stories, writing, “I love you. And yours.”
Dobrev, who starred alongside Dane in 2022’s Redeeming Love, said she was “heartbroken to hear about the passing of Eric.”
“He was warm, generous, prepared, and so passionate about what he did. He led with kindness and made everyone on our set feel seen,” she wrote. “ALS is a cruel and unforgiving disease. May his memory inspire more research, awareness, and progress toward a cure. He will be deeply missed. Sending love and heartfelt condolences to his family.”
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Maria Shriver said Dane was “so heroic the way he handled” his ALS diagnosis in a post on X.
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“He used his voice to let the world know what it was like living with ALS. I was honored he chose my publishing imprint to publish his memoir. He told me he wanted his family to know how much he loved them, and he wanted to leave them a story they could be proud of. My love goes out to his family, and to all those battling this cruel disease, as well as all those caring for somone (sic) battling it,” she wrote.
“Godspeed, Eric. It was an honor to know you, and we will honor your story.”
I’m heartbroken by this devastating news about Eric Dane. What a tragedy. He was so heroic the way he handled his diagnosis. He used his voice to let the world know what it was like living with ALS.
I was honored he chose my publishing imprint to publish his memoir. He told me… pic.twitter.com/0A61G2uVcd
Rhona Mitra, who played Dr. Rachel Scott on The Last Ship, shared a tribute to her former co-star on Instagram, writing, “25 years ago there was a vulnerable skinny kid just like the rest of us… What did they do to you, O Captain, my captain… What did they do…..’
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“We all loved you so very much but man, you did not make it easy. I hope your daughters remember the kind and awkward boy I once knew. The one so very few truly got to know. The one that literally scooped me up and saved me when I was lost and out to sea.. forever grateful for that boy,” she wrote.
John Stamos shared a tribute on Instagram, writing, “RIP, Buddy. Me and @realericdane played brothers years ago in a beautiful movie called, Wedding Wars. Good guy. Too soon, Xo J.”
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Martin Lawrence said that his condolences go out to Dane’s family.
“I can tell you firsthand — solid brotha, true professional, and brought that presence every single time. Much love,” he wrote on Instagram, adding #BadBoysFamilyForLife.
ALS progressively destroys the nerve cells and connections needed to walk, talk and breathe. The disease often begins with muscle twitching and weakness in an arm or leg, trouble swallowing or slurred speech, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Symptoms of ALS vary from person to person and depend on which nerve cells are affected, the Mayo Clinic states. ALS generally begins with muscle weakness that gets worse over time.
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Symptoms might include trouble walking or carrying out usual daily activities, tripping and falling, weakness in the legs, feet or ankles, hand weakness and thinking or behavioural changes.
There is currently no cure for the fatal disease, and people usually live three to five years after their diagnosis, according to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. However, some patients can live for decades with the disease.
Approximately 1,000 Canadians are diagnosed with ALS every year, according to ALS Canada. Four thousand are currently living with the disease.
Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.
His representatives said Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis.
“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,” said a statement that requested privacy for his family. “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.”
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Dane developed a devoted fanbase when his big break arrived in the mid-2000s: He was cast as Dr. Mark Sloan, aka McSteamy, on the ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, a role he would play from 2006 until 2012 and reprise in 2021. In 2019, he did a complete 180 from the charming McSteamy and became the troubled Cal Jacobs in HBO’s provocative drama Euphoria, a role he continued in up until his death.
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Dane also starred as Tom Chandler, the captain of a U.S. Navy destroyer at sea after a global catastrophe wiped out most of the world’s population, in the TNT drama The Last Ship. In 2017, production was halted as Dane battled depression.
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ALS gradually destroys the nerve cells and connections needed to walk, talk, speak and breathe. Most patients die within three to five years of a diagnosis.
Dane became an advocate for ALS awareness, speaking a news conference in Washington on health insurance prior authorization. “Some of you may know me from TV shows, such as Grey’s Anatomy, which I play a doctor. But I am here today to speak briefly as a patient battling ALS,” he said in June 2025. In September of that year, the ALS Network named Dane the recipient of their advocate of the year award, recognizing his commitment to raising awareness and support for people living with ALS.
Dane was born on Nov. 9, 1972 and raised in Northern California. His father, a Navy man, died of a gunshot wound when he was 7. After high school, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting, landing guest roles on shows like Saved by the Bell, Married…With Children, Charmed and X-Men: the Last Stand, and one season of the short-lived medical drama Gideon’s Crossing.
A memoir by Dane is scheduled to be published in late 2026. Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments will be released by Maria Shriver’s The Open Field, a Penguin Random House imprint. According to Open Field, Dane will look back upon key moments in his life, from his first day at work on Grey’s Anatomy to the births of his two daughters and learning that he had ALS.
“I want to capture the moments that shaped me — the beautiful days, the hard ones, the ones I never took for granted — so that if nothing else, people who read it will remember what it means to live with heart,” Dane said in a statement around the book’s announcement. “If sharing this helps someone find meaning in their own days, then my story is worth telling.”
Dane is survived by his wife, actor Rebecca Gayheart, and their two teen daughters, Billie Beatrice and Georgia Geraldine. Gayheart and Dane wed in 2004 and separated in September 2017. Gayheart filed for divorce in 2018, but later filed to dismiss the petition. In a December essay for New York magazine’s The Cut reflecting on Dane’s diagnosis, Gayheart called their dynamic “a very complicated relationship, one that’s confusing for people.” She said they never got a divorce, but dated other people and lived separately.
“Our love may not be romantic, but it’s a familial love,” she said. “Eric knows that I am always going to want the best for him. That I’m going to do my best to do right by him. And I know he would do the same for me. So whatever I can do or however I can show up to make this journey better for him or easier for him, I want to do that.”
The latest on medical cannabis and ALS explores symptoms, research, patient relief options, and emerging clinical insights
It has been in the news with actor Eric Dane struggling with the ALS. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, remains one of the most challenging neurological disorders confronting patients and clinicians today. Characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons—the nerve cells that control voluntary muscles—ALS leads to muscle weakness, loss of mobility, difficulty speaking and swallowing, and ultimately respiratory failure. There is currently no cure for ALS, and most individuals diagnosed with the condition live only three to five years after symptom onset. Treatments focus on slowing progression and managing symptoms to improve quality of life. But what is the latest on medical cannabis and ALS.
Patients with ALS may first notice subtle symptoms such as muscle twitching, weakness in a limb, or slurred speech, which gradually evolve into more severe impairments affecting daily living. As the disease progresses, individuals often struggle with activities like walking, speaking, eating, and breathing. While cognitive function is usually preserved, some people experience changes in emotional expression and mood. There is a strong emphasis in clinical care on coordinated support—spanning physical therapy, respiratory assistance, nutritional counseling, and psychosocial support—to address complex patient needs.
Amid ongoing research into traditional pharmaceuticals and genetic therapies, interest has grown in the potential role of medical cannabis as a complementary approach for symptom management in ALS. Cannabinoids—the active compounds in cannabis such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol)—interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which is involved in regulating pain, muscle tone, appetite, and mood. Preclinical studies in animal models suggest cannabinoids might exert antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects could slow the degeneration of motor neurons, though more rigorous clinical trials in humans are needed.
In patient surveys and early clinical observations, people with ALS have reported medical cannabis helps relieve several symptoms commonly associated with the disease. These include pain, poor appetite, anxiety, muscle cramps, spasticity, and drooling. Some users also report improvements in sleep quality and overall well-being. However, it’s important to note the definitive evidence of long-term benefits or effects on disease progression in humans is still limited, and outcomes can vary widely between individuals. A recent retrospective study found short-term symptom relief for pain and anxiety with medical marijuana use but also observed a correlation with faster functional decline, underscoring the complexity of interpreting these findings and the need for controlled clinical research.
Ongoing trials—such as placebo-controlled studies evaluating cannabis-based extracts for slowing disease progression—aim to clarify whether cannabinoids have a measurable impact on ALS beyond symptom relief. As researchers continue to explore both conventional and alternative therapies, patients and clinicians alike emphasize individualized care plans weigh potential benefits, side effects, and legal considerations related to medical cannabis. For authoritative research news, advances in clinical trials, and emerging treatment strategies beyond cannabis, consider the ALS Association and academic neurology publications as additional resources.
Medical cannabis is not a cure for ALS, but for some patients it may offer meaningful relief of specific symptoms when used under medical supervision. The landscape of ALS treatment is evolving, and continued research will help clarify where cannabis may fit within broader therapeutic strategies for this devastating disease.
Euphoria fans got a surprise update this weekend, with the show’s third season release date window being revealed.
When is the Euphoria Season 3 release date window?
Speaking to Variety while at the Emmys over the weekend, HBO head Casey Bloys spoke about a litany of content coming up for the iconic network. When it comes to Euphoria Season 3, though, Bloys was surprisingly open about when to expect the third season of the Zendaya-led show.
“It’ll be the spring, but we don’t have a date confirmed yet,” said Bloys when he was asked about when fans might expect a premiere date for Euphoria Season 3. It’s unclear exactly when the show will arrive, but it does seem to be sooner than some fans previously thought.
Euphoria’s third season has been an up-and-down production. Initially, Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and the rest of the cast of Euphoria were set to begin filming on Season 3 in 2024, but HBO announced that it had postponed production, with stars told to pursue other opportunities while creator Sam Levinson worked on the third season.
Shortly after the postponement, reports began to surface that people at HBO were unsure if a third season would ever happen due to the different visions that the creative team for the show had.
According to reports at the time, early drafts of Season 3 stories were seen as unsatisfying to HBO, with Levinson’s original vision for the new series featuring a five-year time jump. HBO was reportedly happy with the storylines given to Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi’s characters in the early drafts; however, the company took issue with Zendaya’s proposed character arc, which saw her working as a private detective.
Now, though, it seems as if things are progressing well for the show’s highly anticipated third and potentially final season.
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 9, the 313th day of 2022. There are 52 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Nov. 9, 1989, communist East Germany threw open its borders, allowing citizens to travel freely to the West; joyous Germans danced atop the Berlin Wall.
On this date:
In 1620, the passengers and crew of the Mayflower sighted Cape Cod.
In 1872, fire destroyed nearly 800 buildings in Boston.
In 1918, it was announced that Germany’s Kaiser Wilhelm II would abdicate; he then fled to the Netherlands.
In 1935, United Mine Workers president John L. Lewis and other labor leaders formed the Committee for Industrial Organization (later renamed the Congress of Industrial Organizations).
In 1938, Nazis looted and burned synagogues as well as Jewish-owned stores and houses in Germany and Austria in a pogrom or deliberate persecution that became known as “Kristallnacht.”
In 1965, the great Northeast blackout began as a series of power failures lasting up to 13 1/2 hours, leaving 30 million people in seven states and part of Canada without electricity.
In 1970, former French President Charles de Gaulle died at age 79.
In 1976, the U.N. General Assembly approved resolutions condemning apartheid in South Africa, including one characterizing the white-ruled government as “illegitimate.”
In 2007, President Gen. Pervez Musharraf (pur-VEHZ’ moo-SHAH’-ruhv) of Pakistan placed opposition leader Benazir Bhutto (BEN’-uh-zeer BOO’-toh) under house arrest for a day, and rounded up thousands of her supporters to block a mass rally against his emergency rule.
In 2011, after 46 seasons as Penn State’s head football coach and a record 409 victories, Joe Paterno was fired along with the university president, Graham Spanier, over their handling of child sex abuse allegations against former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky.
In 2016, Democrat Hillary Clinton conceded the presidential election to Republican Donald Trump, telling supporters in New York that her defeat was “painful, and it will be for a long time.” But Clinton told her faithful to accept Trump and the election results, urging them to give him “an open mind and a chance to lead.”
In 2020, President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper, injecting more uncertainty to a rocky transition period as Joe Biden prepared to assume the presidency; Trump said Christopher Miller, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, would serve as acting secretary.
Ten years ago: Retired four-star Army Gen. David Petraeus abruptly resigned as CIA director after an affair with his biographer, Paula Broadwell, was revealed by an FBI investigation. Thousands of union bakers went on strike against Hostess Brands, Inc., to protest cuts to wages and benefits under a new contract offer. (Hostess responded by shutting down its operations and selling its assets to new owners who revived the Hostess brand.)
Five years ago: During a visit to Beijing, President Donald Trump criticized what he called a “very one-sided and unfair” trade relationship between the U.S. and China, but said he didn’t blame China for having taken advantage of the U.S. Actor John Hillerman, best known for his supporting role on the TV series “Magnum, P.I.,” died at the age of 84 at his home in Houston.
One year ago: A federal judge rejected former President Donald Trump’s request to block the release of documents to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The Oklahoma Supreme Court overturned a $465 million opioid ruling against drugmaker Johnson & Johnson. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service struck down a Trump-era rule that would have opened millions of acres of forest in Oregon, Washington and California to potential logging. Max Cleland, who lost three limbs to a hand grenade in Vietnam and later became a groundbreaking Veterans Administration chief and U.S. senator from, died at his Atlanta home at 79. Brian Williams, who anchored NBC’s “Nightly News” before losing that job in 2015 for making false claims about his wartime experiences, announced that he was leaving the network after 28 years.
Today’s Birthdays: Baseball Hall of Famer Whitey Herzog is 91. Movie director Bille August is 74. Actor Robert David Hall is 74. Actor Lou Ferrigno is 71. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is 70. Gospel singer Donnie McClurkin is 63. Rock musician Dee Plakas (L7) is 62. Actor Ion Overman is 53. Rapper Pepa (Salt-N-Pepa) is 58. Rapper Scarface (Geto Boys) is 52. Blues singer Susan Tedeschi (teh-DEHS’-kee) is 52. Actor Jason Antoon is 51. Actor Eric Dane is 50. Singer Nick Lachey (98 Degrees) is 49. Country musician Barry Knox (Parmalee) is 45. R&B singer Sisqo (Dru Hill) is 44. Country singer Corey Smith is 43. Country singer Chris Lane is 38. Actor Emily Tyra is 35. Actor Nikki Blonsky is 34. Actor-model Analeigh (AH’-nuh-lee) Tipton is 34.
