Sarah Michelle Gellar Pens Powerful Tribute to Pal Selma Blair After Shocking 'Dancing With the Stars' Exit

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Selma Blair has done herself and her longtime friend, Sarah Michelle Gellar, proud! The 50-year-old actress made a shocking exit from on Monday night, revealing that she had to bow out of the competition due to some MRI results amid her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.Shortly after the announcement came, 45-year-old Gellar, Blair's pal and co-star, took to Instagram to show her support. «Long before @dancingwiththestars I knew you were a ten, and now the world knows,» Gellar captioned a selfie with Blair. «Selma I’ve never been so proud of you (and I’m often proud of you).

You make the rest of us believe that we can do anything. That we can never give up.» Gellar also gave Blair's pro partner, Sasha Farber, a shoutout for giving the «gift» of their last few weeks of performances. «And speaking of gifts- @selmablair your love and friendship is the greatest gift.

I love you Blair,» Gellar concluded her post. Blair was touched by the tribute, commenting, «My heart and soul of all great things….

Always you Smg. The way you show up for me.»Blair went on to write that she's «been so fortunate to be loved by you,» gushing, «Thank you for being by my side on another journey.