Eric Dane’s pals launch GoFundMe to assist assist his 2 daughters in wake of actor’s loss of life

Mates of late actor Eric Dane and his household have began a GoFundMe drive for his two younger daughters following his loss of life at 53.

Dane's household introduced his loss of life — which got here 10 months after he publicly introduced his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) prognosis — in a press release on Thursday. The Gray's Anatomy star left behind spouse Rebecca Gayheart, and daughters Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13 — whom the GoFundMe describes as "the middle of his world."

"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 higher consciousness," the GoFundMe states. "At the same time as his personal well being declined, he remained deeply dedicated to serving to others going through the identical devastating illness. As his sickness progressed way more rapidly than anybody might have imagined, Eric's pals have come collectively to create this GoFundMe to assist his women and their future wants."

It concludes, "Any contribution, irrespective of the dimensions, will assist present stability throughout this extremely troublesome time and sooner or later for Eric’s great daughters."

Information of the GoFundMe's creation comes hours after the release of his taping of Netflix's Famous Last Words, which he filmed in November 2025 to solely be launched after he had died. In it, he shares his ultimate phrases for his daughters.

"Billie and Georgia, these phrases are for you," Dane mentioned whereas talking on to the digital camera. "I attempted. I stumbled generally, however I attempted. General we had a blast, didn't we? I bear in mind all of the occasions we spent on the seashore, the 2 of you, me and mother — in Santa Monica, Hawaii, Mexico. I see you now taking part in within the ocean for hours, my water infants. These days, pun supposed, have been heaven."

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He then went on to provide 4 items of fatherly knowledge to the ladies, together with the significance of selecting good pals, the significance of falling in love, the significance of combating robust battles, and the significance of dwelling within the current. Dane concluded his message by telling his daughters that he hoped he had proven them that they may face "something."

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"The 2 of you’re totally different individuals. However you're each robust and resilient. You inherited resiliency from me. That's my superpower," the Euphoria star quipped. "You knock me down, I bounce proper up, and I preserve coming again. I rise up once more, and once more, and once more. Mark says I'm like a cat, besides a cat has 9 lives, and I'm on quantity 15 — simply. So when one thing sudden hits you, and it’ll as a result of that's life, struggle and face it with honesty, integrity, and beauty, even when it feels or appears insurmountable."

He concluded: "You’ll be able to face the tip of your days. You’ll be able to face hell with dignity. Struggle, women, and maintain your heads excessive. Billie and Georgia, you’re my coronary heart. You’re my every part. Good night time. I like you. These are my final phrases."

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