Eric Clapton Reveals How 'Tears in Heaven' Helped Him Grieve Son's Death in Newly Resurfaced Interview

Eric Clapton attends ‘Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars’ during the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 10, 2017 in Toronto, Canada.Photo:Isaiah Trickey/FilmMagic Isaiah Trickey/FilmMagic Just before he took the stage in 1992 to record what would become the best-selling live album of all time,Eric Claptonreflected on thedeath of his young son, Conor, and how he’d used music to help him heal. “Tears in Heaven” was written about the star’s son Conor, who died at 4 years old after falling from the window of a New York City apartment building in March 1991.

Eric Clapton's 5 Children: All About His 4 Daughters and Late Son

Eric Clapton poses with his daughter Ruth before a performance in Birkdale school sports hall on March 18, 2003.Photo:Getty Getty Eric Claptonis known as one of the most influential guitarists in rock history. Between his 17 Grammy Awards and being a three-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the musician has his fair share of achievements across his decades-long career. The Yardbirds guitarist’s legacy, however, spans further than his chart-topping hits.

Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart's Relationship Timeline

Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage Eric DaneandRebecca Gayheartare giving their marriage another shot. The couple began dating in 2003 and got married in Las Vegas in October 2004. Dane and Gayheart went on to welcome two daughters, Billie and Georgia, beforefiling for divorce in 2018. The exes first sparked reconciliation rumors in January 2023 when they were spottedholding handswhile vacationing in Cabo, Mexico. However, in February 2025, Dane was spotted on a casual date with actressPriya Jain.

Eric Dane Embraces Priya Jain After Stepping Out for a Casual Date Night

Eric Dane spotted on a date with actress Priya Jain in Los Angeles.Photo:TheImageDirect TheImageDirect Eric Daneand Priya Jain are getting cozy! The couple appeared relaxed as they took a short stroll. Dane kept things casual and dressed in all-black and fashioned his zip-up jacket, t-shirt and jeans with a baseball cap. Jain was seen wearing an oversized jacket, but elevated her look with a red quilted leather purse and white pumps.

Eric Ripert's Wife 'Parties Every Night' Without Him. And That's Fine by Him: 'We Are Opposites' (Exclusive)

Eric and Sandra Ripert.Photo:Craig Barritt/Getty Craig Barritt/Getty Eric Ripertis in the kitchen at his three-Michelin star French restaurantLe Bernardinfrom Monday through Friday. On weekends, you can often find him at the also-French, but far-less fancy New York restaurant,Balthazar. The celebrity chef and his wife of 26 years,Sandra Ripert, have been dining there “since Balthazar has existed,” he told PEOPLE while hosting theCayman Cookoutatthe Ritz Carlton, Grand Caymanfrom Jan. 15-20. “I order the oysters, clams and shrimp, and then I have a steak tartare, ultra-spicy, and an order of fries.