Article continues below advertisementJanell Shirtcliff Is a DirectorSource: @janellshirtcliff/InstagramEric Dane was in a relationship with Janell Shirtcliff before his death.Eric Dane's girlfriend, Janell Shirtcliff, stayed by his side until his death on February 19.The Grey's Anatomy actor's last love works in the same field as him, pursuing a career as a director. She has directed music videos before making her movie directorial debut in 2021 with the film Habit, which starred Bella Thorne, Paris Jackson and Gavin Rossdale.In 2023, Shirtcliff worked in the documentary Mother of the Dawn.