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In memory of Eric Dane, his friends have organized a fundraiser aiming to collect $250,000 to support his two daughters in the wake of his passing.
A GoFundMe page reveals that the beloved “Grey’s Anatomy” actor succumbed to ALS at the age of 53, leaving behind his cherished wife, Rebecca, and their teenage daughters, Billie and Georgia, who meant the world to him.
Despite his diagnosis, Eric remained steadfast in his commitment to assisting others affected by the same debilitating condition, the page notes. Even as his health waned, his dedication never faltered.
As the disease progressed more rapidly than anyone anticipated, Eric’s friends have rallied to launch this GoFundMe campaign, aiming to secure a future for his daughters.
On Thursday, Dane’s family released a heartfelt statement through People, announcing his passing. “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” the statement expressed.
“Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always.”
“Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received,” the statement concluded. “The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time.”
Following his death, the actor’s voice resurfaced in a pre-recorded video message to his daughters in Netflix’s “Famous Last Words,” urging them to “fight until your last breath” and “never give up” in the face of adversity.
Dane and wife Rebecca Gayheart called off their divorce in 2025 amid the “Brilliant Minds” actor’s diagnosis with the debilitating condition.
“We tell them, ‘We show up for people no matter what. He is our family. He is your father,’” Gayheart said of their daughters during an appearance on the “Broad Ideas” podcast in November.
Dane’s fundraiser comes after a GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek — who died on Feb. 11 following a battle with colon cancer — raised over $2.5 million for his wife, Kimberly, and their six children.
Celebrities including Zoe Saldana, Derek Hough and Steven Spielberg contributed to the effort, among many others.