Rebecca Gayheart, widow of "Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane, attended the Los Angeles opening of her new musical, "Jawbreaker: The Musical," accompanied by her daughters Billie, 16, and Georgia, 14. The appearance comes seven months after Dane's death at age 53 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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Dane, best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan, or 'McSteamy,' on the popular medical drama, died on February 19. He had been diagnosed with ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, about a year prior to his death.

Gayheart and Dane, though separated in 2017, remained amicable co-parents and had called off their divorce before Dane's ALS diagnosis. Gayheart provided support for him during his illness, even as they both dated other people.

The musical, "Jawbreaker: The Musical," which opened at the Hudson Theatre, is based on the 1999 film of the same name in which Gayheart starred as Jules. For the stage production, Gayheart takes on the role of Assistant Principal Sherwood, a part originally played by Carol Kane in the film. The musical features a book by Darren Stein, the original film's writer and director, and choreography by Laganja Estranja, known from "RuPaul's Drag Race."

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"Jawbreaker: The Musical" is scheduled for a limited workshop engagement at the Hudson Theatre through September 20. Gayheart and her daughters had previously made a public appearance about a month after Dane's passing, attending the premiere of the movie "The Drama."

Dane and Gayheart married in 2004, two years before Dane joined "Grey's Anatomy." Their marriage endured personal challenges, including a leaked home video and Dane's stints in rehab for pain medication dependency in 2011 and for depression in 2017. Gayheart had filed for divorce in 2018, citing irreconcilable differences, and the couple had agreed to joint custody with Dane paying alimony. However, they rescinded the divorce filing shortly before Dane announced his ALS diagnosis.

In the wake of Dane's death, friends established a GoFundMe campaign to support his daughters, which exceeded its $250,000 goal. Actor Johnny Depp reportedly offered Dane a place to stay in one of his homes rent-free during his illness to alleviate financial concerns.

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Despite his deteriorating health, which included using a wheelchair and losing the use of his right arm, Dane had expressed his intention to continue acting. He had also recorded a posthumous message for his daughters, featured in a Netflix special titled "Famous Last Words: Eric Dane." In the message, he shared life lessons with Billie and Georgia, emphasizing living in the present, finding passion, choosing friends wisely, and fighting challenges with dignity. He concluded by telling them, "You are my heart. You are my everything. Good night. I love you."

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