Eric Dane’s mates have launched a GoFundMe marketing campaign in help of his household after the actor died at age 53 following a battle with ALS.
The marketing campaign, which has a goal of $250,000, goals to lift cash for the Grey’s Anatomy star’s daughters Billie, 15, and Georgia, 14. Dane, who died on Thursday, February 19, shared Billie and Georgia with spouse Rebecca Gayheart.
“It’s with profound unhappiness that we share the lack of Eric Dane after a hard-fought battle with ALS, forsaking his devoted spouse, Rebecca, and his two teenage daughters, Billie and Georgia, who had been the middle of his world,” the GoFundMe description reads.
Dane first publicly shared he had been identified with ALS in April 2025. The GoFundMe, which has been confirmed as genuine by Us Weeklydetailed the actor’s advocacy for elevating consciousness of the illness throughout his well being battle.
Eric Dane’s spouse, Rebecca Gayheart, says the couple’s two daughters are “taking it daily” amid his ALS battle. “Now we have some skilled therapists who’re serving to us, and we’re simply making an attempt to have some hope and do it with dignity, grace and love,” Gayheart, 54, instructed Individuals in an interview revealed on Saturday, (…)
“Following his prognosis, Eric turned a passionate spokesperson for the ALS group, utilizing his voice and platform to advocate for fellow sufferers and to push for larger consciousness. Whilst his personal well being declined, he remained deeply dedicated to serving to others dealing with the identical devastating illness. As his sickness progressed much more shortly than anybody may have imagined, Eric’s mates have come collectively to create this GoFundMe to help his women and their future wants,” the outline continued.
It concluded, “Any contribution, irrespective of the dimensions, will assist present stability throughout this extremely tough time and sooner or later for Eric’s great daughters.”
Dane’s household confirmed on Thursday that the Euphoria star died following a battle with ALS.
“He spent his closing days surrounded by pricey mates, his devoted spouse and his two lovely daughters, Billie and Georgiawho had been the middle of his world,” the assertion learn. “All through his journey with ALS, Eric turned a passionate advocate for consciousness and analysis, decided to make a distinction for others dealing with the identical battle. He can be deeply missed and lovingly remembered at all times.”
Rebecca Gayheart, Eric Dane and their daughters Billie and Georgia.
(Picture by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Pictures for Chrysalis Butterfly Ball)The assertion concluded: “Eric adored his followers and is eternally grateful for the outpouring of affection and help he’s obtained. The household has requested for privateness as they navigate this unattainable time.”
Talking in his closing interview, Well-known Final Phraseswhich was launched on Netflix in the future after his loss of life, Dane shared messages for his daughters to listen to.
“Billie and Georgia, these phrases are for you. I attempted,” Dane stated. “I stumbled generally, however I attempted. General, we had a blast, didn’t we? I keep in mind all of the occasions we spent on the seaside, the 2 of you, me and Mother in Malibu, Santa Monica, Hawaii, Mexico. I see you now enjoying within the ocean for hours, my water infants. These days, pun supposed, had been heaven.”
Dane went on to share that he had discovered a number of issues about life from battling ALS and wished to impart these classes on his daughters after he was gone.
“I wanna let you know 4 issues I’ve discovered from this illness, and I hope you received’t simply hearken to me. I hope you’ll hear me,” he stated. “First, dwell now, proper now, within the current. It’s laborious, however I discovered to try this. For years, I might get lost mentally, misplaced in my head for lengthy chunks of time, wallowing in fear and self-pity, disgrace and doubt.”
Dane additionally suggested Billie and Georgia to “fall in love.”
“Not essentially fall in love with an individual, though I do advocate that as nicely,” he quipped. “Fall in love with one thing. Discover your ardour, your pleasure (and) discover the factor that makes you wanna stand up within the morning, drives you thru your entire day. I fell in love for the primary time after I was about your age. I fell in love with appearing.”