Eric Dane had the opportunity to reconnect with his ex Priya Jain before he died. After the Grey's Anatomy star split from his wife Rebecca Gayheart, and before he moved on to his girlfriend Janell Shirtcliff, he was reportedly in a relationship with Priya for about a year. Reports from their breakup say she was completely "blindsided" by the split last summer, which meant they didn't end on the best terms... But before he lost his battle with ALS, they were able to turn it around. An insider for Us Weekly said on Friday: "In the months leading up to Eric's passing Priya and Eric reconnected their relationship as friends. It was more important for them to remain friends." Aww... We're glad to hear it. Related: Eric's Final Message To His Children Will Absolutely Break Your Heart Addressing his health decline, the insider noted that "Priya didn't think it would happen this quickly," but they insisted she "has so much love" for him. They say the actress still believes "he was such a special person": "She has a lot of love for his family [and] knows how hard this is for his daughters. [She] feels for them." As far as how Priya is doing, the insider said she's "so sad and devastated" over Eric's death, but "she's grateful they exist to keep his memory alive." So sweet. Our heart continues to be with Eric's loved ones. R.I.P. [Image via MEGA/WENN] The post Where Eric Dane Stood With Ex Priya Jain Before His Passing -- & Why It Was So 'Important' After Shock Breakup appeared first on Perez Hilton.