--- title: "Jacob Elordi to Narrate Eric Dane's Posthumous Memoir: What We Know About the Book" description: "Jacob Elordi will voice the audio version of Eric Dane's posthumous memoir, My Book of Days. In the book, the actor discusses addiction and his battle with ALS; it will be released on November 3, 2026." date: 2026-10-21T13:34:18.864Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/jacob-elordi-to-narrate-eric-dane-memoir tags: [jacob-elordi, eric-dane, euphoria, memoir, audiobook, grey-s-anatomy] author: "Marina Slivenko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Jacob Elordi to Narrate Eric Dane's Posthumous Memoir: What We Know About the Book ![Australian actor Jacob Elordi wearing a mustache and a dark suit at an event](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/21/d-kob-elordi-ozvuchit-posmertnye-memuari-erika-dejna/d-kob-elordi-ozvuchit-posmertnye-memuari-erika-dejna-1.webp) ## Key Points - Jacob Elordi will narrate the audio version of Eric Dane's posthumous memoir, My Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments. - Maria Shriver will voice her written section, "Dear Reader"; the book releases on November 3, 2026. - In the memoir, Dane discusses addiction and his battle with ALS; he and his wife Rebecca Gayheart called off their divorce following the diagnosis. - Eric Dane passed away on February 19, 2026, at age 53, nearly ten months after publicly announcing his ALS diagnosis. Australian actor Jacob Elordi will serve as the primary narrator for the audio version of Eric Dane's posthumous memoir, *My Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments*. This is reported by Wave RBC.UA citing Entertainment Weekly. The book, in which Elordi's *Euphoria* co-star candidly discusses his battle with addiction and life with a terminal illness, will hit shelves on November 3, 2026. Maria Shriver—founder of The Open Field, the publishing imprint releasing the memoir—will also join the audio project to narrate her written section, "Dear Reader." ### A Bond That Extended Beyond the Set For Elordi, participating in the project is a chance to connect with the personal story of a colleague with whom he starred across three seasons of *Euphoria*. In the series, the Australian actor played Nate Jacobs, while Dane played his father, Cal. According to Dane himself, his relationship with the young actor wasn't limited to the screen: in a 2025 interview with TooFab shortly before the release of the third season, he spoke warmly of his "onscreen son," calling him "a truly great guy" and noting his dedication to his craft. "Working with him is a real pleasure," Dane emphasized, adding that they loved discussing acting technique. ### The Final Season and ALS Diagnosis Eric Dane appeared in two episodes of the final season of *Euphoria*. By the time of filming, he was already battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and experiencing speech difficulties. This is why his character was portrayed in a slightly intoxicated state during this season—how the creators explained the changes in the character's behavior. This work became one of the actor's final screen appearances. As known, Dane publicly revealed his ALS diagnosis and passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 53—nearly ten months after announcing his illness. ### Personal Pages: Addiction and a Conversation with His Wife In the memoir, Dane shares memories, discusses his struggle with addiction, and reflects on his feelings after learning of his terminal diagnosis. One excerpt published by People magazine focuses on a conversation with his wife, Rebecca Gayheart, right after receiving the diagnosis. "I tell Rebecca on the phone, 'This is what we were afraid of.' I don't remember a single word I said after that," the actor wrote. Despite her tears, his wife assured him she would stay by his side and they would fight the disease together. The couple had been set to divorce after 14 years of marriage, but the diagnosis changed their plans—Rebecca withdrew the divorce filing. ### Legacy and Release Date According to publisher Maria Shriver, Eric wanted to leave his family a story they could be proud of. Dane gained widespread recognition for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan in *Grey's Anatomy*; in addition, he starred in films and TV shows including *Charmed* and *Marley & Me*. Both the audio version and the print edition of *My Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments* will become available to readers and listeners on November 3, 2026. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Джейкоб Элорди озвучит посмертные мемуары Эрика Дэйна: когда выйдет книга](https://wave.rbc.ua/ukr/stars/dzheykob-elordi-ozvuchit-posmertni-memuari-1792589233.html) - Primary source: Elordi and Shriver's participation in the audio version, Euphoria plot, ALS diagnosis, People quote, date of death 02/19/2026, and book release date 11/03/2026. - [Джейкоб Элорди рассказал о столкновении со сверхъестественным в Дубае](https://muz-tv.ru/news/dzheykob-elordi-rasskazal-o-stolknovenii-so-sverhestestvennym-v-dubae/) - Contextual source regarding Elordi (Esquire interview, film Wuthering Heights); not included in the main article, contains no discrepancies with the core facts. ## FAQ ### Who will narrate the audio version of Eric Dane's memoir? Jacob Elordi will be the primary narrator, while Maria Shriver will voice the "Dear Reader" section she wrote and founded the imprint The Open Field for. ### When will My Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments be released? The book will go on sale on November 3, 2026. ### What is the memoir about? Dane shares personal memories, discusses his battle with addiction, and reflects on his feelings following his ALS diagnosis, including a conversation with his wife Rebecca Gayheart. ### How were Elordi and Dane connected on screen? They starred together in three seasons of Euphoria, where Elordi played Nate Jacobs and Dane played his father Cal.