Another one of Eric Dane‘s on-screen love interests is mourning his loss.

Chyler Leigh, who played his character Dr. Mark Sloan’s lover Lexie Grey on Grey’s Anatomy, reacted to the “devastating” news of the 53-year-old actor’s death. Remembering him as a man with “a heart of gold,” she told E! News on Saturday:

“The last 48 hours have been devastating. I never thought I would be using the term ‘had or was,’ but here we are. And I hate it. Eric had a heart of gold. His humor and, especially, his laugh was infectious. He was a deeply intelligent man who could carry a philosophical conversation for hours even while we were on set. He was an amazing father and loved his girls FIERCELY. Incredibly passionate about his work and the causes he kept close to his heart.”

Related: How Eric Dane Wished To Be Remembered, In His Own Words

Chyler concluded that Eric’s legacy will live on, saying:

“The Universe is undoubtedly holding Eric now just as I will continue to do within my heart forever.”

How heartbreaking…

Perezcious readers know that the Euphoria star passed away on Thursday afternoon following a battle with the neurodegenerative disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. May he rest in peace…

[Image via Grey’s Anatomy/ABC, Nicky Nelson/MEGA/WENN]

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