Eric Dane’s Friends Launch $250K GoFundMe to Support Late Actor’s Daughters—Here’s How You Can Help

Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria actor Eric Dane’s loved ones have launched the official “In Honor of Eric Dane” GoFundMe campaign following his death at 53 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The fundraiser aims to cover outstanding medical expenses and secure long-term support for his teenage daughters, Billie Beatrice (15) and Georgia Geraldine (13) Dane, whom he shared with ex-wife and primary caregiver Rebecca Gayheart. According to the campaign description, Dane’s friends created the page because “as his illness progressed far more quickly than anyone could have imagined, Eric’s priority remained his girls’ future needs.” The organizers note that every donation—large or small—will help fund college savings, daily living costs and therapy resources as the sisters cope with the loss of their father. Dane revealed his ALS diagnosis publicly last spring and spent the final months of his life advocating for broader research funding while receiving 24/7 nursing care managed in part by Gayheart. Despite their 2018 separation, she emphasized on podcasts and in essays that they remained “one unified family,” modeling resilience and compassion for their children during his medical battle. The GoFundMe went live hours after news of Dane’s passing broke on 19 February and is already trending across social media as fans, former Grey’s Anatomy costars and fellow ALS activists amplify the link. Early donors include colleagues from his decades-long acting career, with messages praising Dane’s on-set mentorship and his decision to share his ALS journey publicly. How to contribute: 1. Visit gofundme.com and search “In Honor of Eric Dane,” or use the direct URL listed on his official Instagram bio. 2. Choose a donation amount or click “share” to boost visibility; organizers stress that viral reach is just as valuable as financial support. 3. Leave an optional note for Billie and Georgia—messages will be compiled into a digital memory book the sisters can read in the future. As the Eric Dane GoFundMe gains momentum, advocates hope the high-profile campaign will also spotlight the urgent need for federal ALS research dollars—a cause Dane championed until his final days. Fans looking to honor the actor’s legacy are encouraged to donate, share the link and continue the conversation about supporting families facing ALS.