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Kim Kardashian Dials Up the Drama in Bold Top Amid SKIMS Campaign

February 20, 2026
Kim Kardashian Dials Up the Drama in Bold Top Amid SKIMS Campaign

Kim Kardashianhad social media in a frenzy after dropping a bold, sculpted top look for herSKIMScampaign. The model, entrepreneur, and reality star shared the eye-catching fit on Instagram. Fans pulled up in the comments with shout-outs like "queen" and "iconic."

Kim Kardashian stuns in black top

Take a look at Kim Kardashian's recent campaign look on Instagram right here:

Kim Kardashian is wearing a bold all-black look for this No Bull campaign. She has on a sculpted, daring black top with a deep plunging neckline that creates a strong, structured shape.

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The top is paired with fitted black bottoms, giving the outfit a sleek, streamlined feel. Over it, she wears an oversized black jacket that adds volume and contrast to the fitted silhouette underneath.

The 45-year-old completes the look with black thigh-high boots, keeping everything monochrome and sharp. At last, Kim Kardashian completes the look with a sparkling choker necklace that adds a touch of shine.

Originally reported by Rishabh Shandilya onMandatory.

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Irina Shayk Soaks Up Miami Sun in Head-Turning Beach Look

February 20, 2026
Irina Shayk

Irina Shaykrocked a bold black polka-dotstring bikinion the Miami shores. Just Jared shared a mini carousel of Shayk striking candid poses for photos while wearing a bikini. It comes as no surprise that her bikini look has fans in a chokehold.

Irina Shayk stuns in new beach look

Irina Shayksets the temperatures soaring in a black polka-dot string bikini. Just Jared shared her bold bikini photos with the caption, "Irina Shayk rocks a loosely buttoned white shirt over a polka-dot bikini as she goes for a dip in the ocean while vacationing in Miami!"

The 40-year-old wore a white translucent shirt over her black polka-dot string bikini and left a few buttons undone in the middle. She tied her hair in a loose bun and wore a black cap with dark glasses. Shayk accessorized it with a dainty necklace and wore a gorgeous shade of mauve lipstick.

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The Russian fashion model showcased her enviable physique and toned stomach as she struck candid poses on Miami shores. Her soaked hair and free-spirited attitude added an extra oomph factor to the look.

Originally reported by Anwaya Mane onMandatory

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Shia LaBeouf Takes Shirtless Jog After Arrest Controversy

February 20, 2026
Shia LaBeouf

AshirtlessShia LaBeoufwas recently spotted jogging in New Orleans. The sighting comes amidst controversy surrounding the actor, recently arrested after a violent altercation at a bar during Mardi Gras and charged with two counts of simple battery. Despite being released on his own recognizance or ROR — wherein he wasn't required to pay a bond — he is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on March 19, 2026.

Shia LaBeouf spotted jogging amid arrest controversy

Check out a shirtless Shia LaBeouf jogging in the Instagram pictures below:

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As seen in the photos, the Transformers actor's shirtless look exposed his tattooed body. For his jog, he wore black shorts, which exposed the tattoos above his knees, white socks, and black lace shoes. He also donned a pair of headphones to listen to some music. Notably, he tucked a green t-shirt into one of his shorts' pockets. He wore this t-shirt at some point during his jog, likely before getting all sweaty, as seen inthis post.

Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad onMandatory

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Murky outlook for businesses after tariff ruling prompts countermoves by Trump

February 20, 2026
Murky outlook for businesses after tariff ruling prompts countermoves by Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Businesses face a new wave of uncertainty afterthe Supreme Court struck down tariffsimposed by President Donald Trump under an emergency powers law and Trump vowed to work around the ruling to keep his tariffs in place.

Associated Press Empty aluminum cans are stacked at Revolution Brewing, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) FILE - Laptop computers are displayed at a retail store in Vernon Hills, Ill., Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) FILE - Mattel toys are displayed at a toy store in Princeton, N.J., on Friday, June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) FILE - Italian bottles of white wines are dispalyed at a liquor store in Niles, Ill., Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

APTOPIX Supreme Court Tariffs Trump

The Trump administration says its tariffs help boost American manufacturers and reduce the trade gap. But many U.S. businesses have had toraise pricesand adjust in other ways to offsethigher costs spurred by the tariffs.

It remains to be seen how much relief businesses and consumers will actually get from Friday's ruling. Within hours of the court's decision, Trump pledged to use a different law to impose a 10% tariff on all imports that would last 150 days, and to explore other ways to impose additional tariffs on countries he says engage in unfair trade practices.

"Any boost to the economy from lowering tariffs in the near-term is likely to be partly offset by a prolonged period of uncertainty," said Michael Pearce, an economist at Oxford Economics. "With the administration likely to rebuild tariffs through other, more durable, means, the overall tariffs rate may yet end up settling close to current levels."

Efforts to claw back the estimated $133 billion to $175 billion of previously collected tariffs now deemed illegal are bound to be complicated, and will likely favor larger companies with more resources.Consumers hoping for a refundare unlikely to be compensated.

The fight against tariffs continues

With Trump's unyielding position on tariffs, many business are braced for years of court battles.

Basic Fun, a Florida-based maker of toys such as Lincoln Logs and Tonka trucks, last week joined a slew of other businesses in a lawsuit seeking to claw back tariffs paid to the government.

While company CEO Jay Foreman is concerned about any new tariffs Trump may impose, he doesn't think they will affect toys. Still, he said, "I do worry about some type of perpetual fight over this, at least for the next three years."

The new 10% tariff Trump announced Friday immediately raised questions for Daniel Posner, the owner of Grapes The Wine Co., in White Plains, New York. Since wine shipments take about two weeks to cross the Atlantic, he wonders if a shipment arriving Monday will be affected.

"We're reactive to what's become a very unstable situation," Posner said.

Ron Kurnik owns Superior Coffee Roasting Co. in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, across the border from Canada. In addition to U.S. tariffs, Kurnik faced retaliatory tariffs from Canada for much of last year when he exported his coffee.

"It's like a nightmare we just want to wake up from," said Kurnik, whose company has raised prices by 6% twice since the tariffs went into effect. While he's pleased with the Supreme Court's ruling, he doesn't think he will ever see a refund.

Industries pine for more stability

A wide array of industries, including retail, tech and the agricultural sector, used the Supreme Court ruling as an opportunity to remind Trump of how his trade policies have affected their businesses.

The Business Roundtable, a group that lobbies on behalf of more than 200 U.S. companies, released a statement encouraging the administration to limit the focus of tariffs going forward to specific unfair trade practices and national security concerns.

In the retail industry, stores of all stripes have embraced different ways to offset the effects of tariffs — from absorbing some of the costs themselves, to cutting expenses and diversifying their supply network. Still, they have had to pass on some price increases at a time when shoppers have been particularly sensitive to inflationary pressures.

Dave French, executive vice president of government relations for The National Retail Federation, the nation's largest retail industry trade group, said he hoped lower courts would ensure "a seamless process" to refund tariffs. That issue wasn't addressed in Friday's ruling.

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For the technology sector, Trump's tariffs caused major headaches. Many of its products are either built overseas or depend on imports of key components. The Computer & Communications Industry Association, which represents a spectrum of technology companies employing more than 1.6 million people, expressed hope that the decision will ease the trade tensions.

"With this decision behind us, we look forward to bringing more stability to trade policy," said Jonathan McHale, the association's vice president for digital trade.

Farmers, who have been stung by higher prices for equipment and fertilizer since the tariffs went into effect, and reduced demand for their exports, also spoke out.

"We strongly encourage the president to avoid using any other available authorities to impose tariffs on agricultural inputs that would further increase costs," said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall.

Industries that aren't feeling any relief

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not give the president authority to tax imports, a power that belongs to Congress. But the decision only affects tariffs imposed under that law, so some industries will see no relief at all.

The decision leaves in effect tariffs on steel, upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, according to the Home Furnishings Association, which represents 15,000 furniture stores in North America.

At Revolution Brewing in Chicago, the aluminum they use for cans costs as much as the ingredients that go inside them because of tariffs Trump has placed on metals that are not affected by the Supreme Court ruling. While the cans are made in Chicago, the aluminum comes from Canada, said Josh Deth, managing partner at the brewery.

Tariffs have been just one challenge for his business, which is also affected by volatile barley prices and a slowdown in demand for craft beer.

"Everything kind of adds up," he said. "The beverage industry needs relief here. We're getting crushed by the prices of aluminum."

Reaction overseas

Italian winemakers hard-hit by the tariffs greeted the Supreme Court decision with skepticism, warning that the decision may just deepen uncertainty around trade with the U.S.

The U.S. is Italy's largest wine market, with sales having tripled in value over the past 20 years. New tariffs on the EU, which the Trump administration initially threatened would be 200%, had sent fear throughout the industry, which remained even after the U.S. reduced, delayed and negotiated down.

"There is a more than likely risk that tariffs will be reimposed through alternative legal channels, compounded by the uncertainty this ruling may generate in commercial relations between Europe and the United States," said Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of UIV, a trade association that represents more than 800 winemakers.

Elsewhere in Europe, initial reaction focused on renewed upheaval and confusion regarding costs facing businesses exporting to the US.

Trump's tariffs could hit pharmaceuticals, chemicals and auto parts, said Carsten Brzeski, an economist at ING bank. "Europe should not be mistaken, this ruling will not bring relief," he said. "The legal authority may be different, but the economic impact could be identical or worse."

Anne D'Innocenzio in New York; Dee-Ann Durbin in Detroit; Michael Liedtke in San Francisco; David McHugh in Frankfurt, Germany; Jonathan Matisse in Nashville, Tennessee; Adrian Sainz in Memphis, Tennessee; and Nicole Winfield in Rome contributed to this report.

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Man charged with hate crime after truck rammed into synagogue in Australia

February 20, 2026
Man charged with hate crime after truck rammed into synagogue in Australia

A man has been charged with committing a hate crime after a car smashed into the gates of the biggest synagogue in Brisbane, the latest of a series of attacks on Australia's Jewish community.

CNN A black pickup truck crashes into the gates of Brisbane Synagogue. - Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies/Queensland Police

The attack follows a string of assaults on Jewish people and their religious establishments in the country, as community leaders warn of a rise in antisemitism.

In December, two gunmenopened fireon families celebrating the first night of Hanukkah at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, killing 15 people, in the country's worst mass shooing in almost 30 years.

On Friday evening, a black pickup truckcrashed intothe Brisbane Synagogue, knocking down its gates, before being driven away, Queensland Police said.

A 32-year-old man was later taken into custody after investigators located the vehicle, they added.

Police said no one was injured.

The man is due to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court Saturday, to face a raft of charges including wilful damage, serious vilification or hate crime, dangerous driving and possession of a dangerous drug.

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Several anti-Jewish incidents have been recorded across major Australian cities in recent years, linked in part to anger over Israel's war in Gaza, which has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians since it was sparked by the deadly Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023.

Israel's government has repeatedly criticized its counterpart in Australia for failing to address antisemitic attacks in the country.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit earlier this month following the Bondi attacksparked protestsat major Australian cities, including clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators with the police outside Sydney Town Hall.

After Friday's Brisbane attack, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli described the incident as "very concerning."

"This will be very distressing for the Jewish community in Queensland," he wrote in a social media post, adding that he has already spoken with Jewish leaders and police.

"I want to assure Queenslanders we are taking this seriously," the premier said.

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How many deaths in Iran? Experts say toll is high but hidden in secrecy

February 20, 2026
How many deaths in Iran? Experts say toll is high but hidden in secrecy

Images of piles of body bags and videos of government agents in Iran firing indiscriminately on protesters opposed to the country's repressive regime have left experts and world leaders alike struggling to investigate just how many people the ayatollah's forces have killed in recent weeks.

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Reports vary widely. Officials in Tehran have reported over 3,000 deaths, including government troops killed by protesters.President Donald Trumpon Feb. 20 shared an estimate of over 32,000.

Uncovering the true number of deaths, experts say, will be difficult given the supreme leader's stranglehold on information in Iran. But the figure is likely many times higher than Ayatollah Ali Khamenei admits, the experts say.

"I would put the minimum estimates to be 5,000 plus," Mai Soto, the United Nations' special rapporteur on Iran, said in aninterviewwith ABC Australia. Soto noted 5,000 dead is a "conservative" or "the minimum" estimate. Other credible estimates, she said, indicate as many as 20,000.

<p style=Anti-government protests in Iran appeared to accelerate on Jan. 9, sparked by anger over the collapse of the country's currency and a broader sense of hopelessness and disillusionment with Tehran's clerical leaders.

The uptick in unrest also comes as President Donald Trump warned Iran's authorities against killing peaceful protesters, saying Washington "will come to their rescue."

See the scenes in Iran, beginning here on the streets amid anti-government unrest in Tehran, Iran, in this still image obtained from social media video released on January 8, 2026. Witnesses told Reuters protesters gathered in the streets on Thursday, January 8, however this video's date taken has not been verified.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on January 9, 2026. People tear down an Iranian flag after it was taken down in Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran, in this still image obtained from a social media video released on January 8, 2026. Date when the video was filmed could not be confirmed. An overturned car and multiple fires burn as protesters chant outside a police station, during Iran's biggest demonstrations in three years over economic hardship, in Azna, Lorestan Province, Iran, in this still image obtained from a social media video released on January 1, 2026. Protesters gather amid evolving anti-government unrest in Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on January 9, 2026. Witnesses told Reuters protesters gathered in the streets on Thursday, January 8, however this video's date taken has not been verified. People gather on the streets amid anti-government unrest in Tehran, Iran, in this still image obtained from social media video released on January 8, 2026. The date of the videos could not be verified. Witnesses in Tehran told Reuters that protesters gathered in the streets on Thursday, January 8. People gather on the streets during a protest in Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released on January 8, 2026. The date could not be verified but multiple videos verified to Mashhad were posted online on January 8. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks during a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, January 9, 2026. Burning debris lies in the middle of a street during unrest in Hamedan, Iran on January 1, 2026. The demonstrations erupted after shopkeepers in Tehran's Grand Bazaar shut their businesses to protest the sharp fall of Iran's currency and worsening economic conditions, with clashes reported in several provinces and Iranian media and rights groups saying multiple people were killed in the violence, marking the largest protests to hit the Islamic Republic in three years. A person uses a lighter to set fire to a banner during demonstrations in Hamedan, Iran, on January 1, 2026. The demonstrations erupted after shopkeepers in Tehran's Grand Bazaar shut their businesses to protest the sharp fall of Iran's currency and worsening economic conditions, with clashes reported in several provinces and Iranian media and rights groups saying multiple people were killed in the violence, marking the largest protests to hit the Islamic Republic in three years. Burning debris lies next to an overturned dumpster in the middle of a street during unrest amid demonstrations in Hamedan, Iran, on January 1, 2026. The demonstrations erupted after shopkeepers in Tehran's Grand Bazaar shut their businesses to protest the sharp fall of Iran's currency and worsening economic conditions, with clashes reported in several provinces and Iranian media and rights groups saying multiple people were killed in the violence, marking the largest protests to hit the Islamic Republic in three years. Rocks, tree branches, and a toppled charity box remain on a street during unrest amid demonstrations in Hamedan, Iran, on January 1, 2026. The demonstrations erupted after shopkeepers in Tehran's Grand Bazaar shut their businesses to protest the sharp fall of Iran's currency and worsening economic conditions, with clashes reported in several provinces and Iranian media and rights groups saying multiple people were killed in the violence, marking the largest protests to hit the Islamic Republic in three years. A protester flashes victory signs as traffic slows during demonstrations in Hamedan, Iran, on January 1, 2026. The demonstrations erupted after shopkeepers in Tehran's Grand Bazaar shut their businesses to protest the sharp fall of Iran's currency and worsening economic conditions, with clashes reported in several provinces and Iranian media and rights groups saying multiple people were killed in the violence, marking the largest protests to hit the Islamic Republic in three years. Security forces detain protesters outside a commercial building on Ahmadabad Street in Mashhad, Iran on January 3, 2026. Iran has experienced recurrent waves of protests in recent years driven by political repression, economic hardship, rising living costs, and restrictions on civil and social freedoms, including women's rights. Demonstrations have frequently been met with arrests, heavy security deployments, internet disruptions, and, according to activists and rights groups, the killing of protesters, as authorities move to suppress dissent. People walk down the street, chanting in Farsi, Demonstrators attempt to force a gate open to gain access to a building during a protest in Fasa, Iran, in this still image obtained from a social media video released on December 31, 2025.

See Iran's anti-government protests, huge crowds, unrest in photos

Anti-government protests in Iranappeared to accelerate on Jan. 9, sparked by anger over the collapse of the country's currency and a broader sense of hopelessness and disillusionment with Tehran's clerical leaders.

The uptick in unrest also comes as PresidentDonald Trumpwarned Iran's authorities against killing peaceful protesters, sayingWashington "will come to their rescue."See the scenes in Iran, beginning here on the streets amid anti-government unrest in Tehran, Iran, in this still image obtained from social media video released on January 8, 2026. Witnesses told Reuters protesters gathered in the streets on Thursday, January 8, however this video's date taken has not been verified.

Protests began at theend of Decemberover inflation and turned into demonstrations against the nation's repressive government. Islamic Revolutionary Guard troops, state police and other government agents responded fiercely on Jan. 8 and 9, firing at close range using guns loaded with metal pellets on protesters and since then the government has threatened capital punishment for people involved.

Questions around the exact death toll come as Trump signals he'sready to strikeIran militarily if the regime continues its repression of protesters. Trump in June he ordered U.S. forces to bombthree of Iran's major nuclear complexesin an effort to eliminate Iran's nuclear program.

"It's certainly been on a massive scale," Elise Auerbach, an Iran specialist at Amnesty International, told USA TODAY of the death toll. "The government obviously does not want the world to know the magnitude of repression, they want to control the narrative."

'They've lived in hell,' Trump says of protesters

President Trumpon Feb. 20 shared some of the greatest estimates of the number of people killed by the Iranian regime.

"It's a very, very sad situation. But 32,000 people were killed over a relatively short period of time," said Trump during a press briefing at the White House on Friday. "I feel very badly for the people of Iran. They've lived in hell."

Trump did not elaborate on the source of the 32,000 people killed. USA TODAY has reached out to the White House for comment.

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How many does Iran say have been killed?

The ayatollah's regime has said over 3,000 people were killed, according to a statement from the government's Martyrs Foundation shared on Iranian state media.

According to the Iranian government statement reported on byAl-Jazeera, 3,117 people were killed during the crackdown. The figure includes government security forces allegedly killed by protesters.

Experts say the ayatollah's official numbers are not reliable.

"They did not want the world to know," Auerbach said, noting an internet blackout the Iranian government imposed amid its crackdown. "But there were pictures one hospital after another with piles and piles of body bags."

Thousands of deaths under investigation

Other sources have concluded that the number of people killed by the Iranian regime likely exceeds the country's official figure and could be as much as several times greater.

"There has been so many casualties," Soto said. "I have seen so many videos of security forces opening fire on unarmed civilians."

The U.N. official again noted the difficulty of ascertaining a clear picture of what's happening on the ground in the country. She said estimates were based on reports by medical staff in Iran who managed to use Elon Musk's satellite internet service Starlink to bypass the internet blackout.

According to theHuman Rights Activists News Agency(HRANA), a group that focuses on reporting repressions in Iran, over 6,000 have been confirmed dead and over 17,000 deaths are under investigation.

Among the 6,126 HRANA confirmed deaths are 5,777 protesters, 86 minors, 214 government agents and 49 non-protester civilians.

Contributing by Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:How many protesters have been killed in Iran?

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Netflix releases a posthumous interview with Eric Dane after his death from ALS

February 20, 2026
Netflix releases a posthumous interview with Eric Dane after his death from ALS

Eric Danedid not believe in an afterlife.

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"I think when the lights go out, it's over," he said in an interview for "Famous Last Words," a Netflix series that's available now. "I do believe that once we go to sleep or however it is we — we go, once we're gone, we're gone."

He also hoped in the interview that his two daughters, Billie and Georgia, would remember how he was present in their lives. He went to beach volleyball games and dance recitals, adding that he'd seen "The Nutcracker" many times and his review was, "That thing drones on, man."

The "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" actor died Thursday less than one year after he announcedhe was diagnosed with ALS,or Lou Gehrig's disease, which is afatal nerve system disease.

"Famous Last Words" is based on a show that originated in Denmark. The premise is that a person is interviewed —executive producer Brad Falchukdoes the questioning in the Netflix show — and it will not be released until their death.

Dane's interview is the second episode. The first was with primatologist and conservationistJane Goodall,who died last October. Falchuk tells The Associated Press he's recorded five conversations already with plans for more.

No one else was present on set for the taping last November and even the camera operators were in a different room.

"The guest needs to be totally safe to speak honestly and say whatever they want and know that they're leaving something for people to experience with them not here," Falchuk said on Friday. Only a small number of people work on the production of the show afterward. "Very, very few people have seen it and very, very people even know whose done it," explained Falchuk.

"Famous people don't often get an opportunity to speak honestly about themselves and about what they think in the world," said Falchuk who is married to Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow. "They have to be very protective, especially nowadays. They say things and it goes everywhere and it gets misinterpreted and they also want to keep working or keep you know doing what they do, so this is an opportunity for them not to have to be guarded."

Dane's ALS advocacy lives on

After his ALS diagnosis, Dane became an advocate to raise awareness and money to fight the disease. After his death, the organization I AM ALS released clips of him recorded for an upcoming documentary.

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"It's a tough thing to respond to, it's a tough thing to live with, yeah. But it's really hard for the people around me too. And it's almost like — in a weird way, it's to some benefit, because I spend a lot of my time consoling others," he said in a clip released Friday.

Filmmaker Chris Burke also captured Dane on a trip to Washington D.C. where he lobbied politicians for a bill that would help accelerate research, expand access to treatment and secure one billion dollars in federal funding for ALS patients.

"He understood that ALS is not just a diagnosis; it is a call to action for families, for answers, and for change," the organization said in a statement after Dane's death.

Dane's last message to his daughters

In theNetflixshow, Dane also reflected on the lifelong impact of losing his father at age 7 and subsequent struggles with addiction to drugs and alcohol. He said he immediately knew he would marry Rebecca Gayheart when he met her and shared a memory of a family vacation to France where he spent a car ride speaking with a "spot on" French accent that made everyone laugh.

The most poignant part of the taping was at the end — when Falchuk left the room for Dane to look into the camera and deliver a final message which he dedicated to his daughters. Dane shared that his diagnosis with ALS taught him to be present. He also hoped the girls would "fall in love," whether it be with a person or something that would make them want to wake up each morning.

"I hope you won't just listen to me. I hope you'll hear me," he said.

Falchuk said this final message is something each guest has the opportunity to do. "People do all different kinds of stuff. Some people write it. Jane improvised hers. Eric wrote his," said Falchuk, who was visibly emotional at the idea of Dane's daughters watching his message.

"It's hard to think about that," he said. "They're grieving and he loved them so much. They loved him so much and they're just a beautiful family. I don't know. Maybe they'll watch it. Maybe they'll never watch it, whatever it may be."

Falchuk and Dane had dinner prior to filming and they didn't know each other well, but a new friendship had developed from the experience.

"I'm grieving Eric a lot right now. It's very hard. I was not expecting this to happen this soon. And I miss him," said Falchuk. "It's hard when they die. It is hard."

The exchange seemed to also have an impact on Dane, who told Falchuk, "This is probably the most revealing and in-depth conversation I've had with just about anybody."

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