Rebecca Gayheart addresses GoFundMe following Eric Dane’s death

Rebecca Gayheart Thanks to a GoFundMe set up to support her children following in their father’s footsteps Eric Daneof die young.

Gayheart, 54, shared multiple throwback family photos with Dane and their two daughters via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, February 21, along with a link to GoFundMe campaign After Dane’s death, they plan to support their children financially A brief battle with ALS. He is 53 years old.

“Thank you everyone,” the widow wrote alongside a screenshot of the fundraiser and a link for fans and followers to donate.

US Weekly Confirmed the former Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria death of a star Thursday, February 19th.

“It is with heavy hearts that we share that Dane passed away Thursday afternoon after a courageous battle with ALS,” his family wrote in a statement. “He spent his final days surrounded by his dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world. Throughout his ALS journey, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same battle.”

The message also read: “We will always miss him and remember him fondly. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he received. The family asks for privacy as they work through this difficult time.”

Dane announced that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s diseasein April 2025, nearly a year after his death. According to the Mayo Clinic, the progressive neurodegenerative disease destroys motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, causing muscle weakness, atrophy and eventually paralysis. There is currently no known treatment.

“I’ve always had a sense of humor about it,” Dane said of his diagnosis during an appearance on the show. famous last words interview, the result is The late actor’s last interview before his death. (This interview aired on Netflix the day after Dane’s death.) “It’s really interesting what’s going on with my body. The mechanics of this disease are very interesting to me. When you zoom in and see how it affects individual moments, it can actually make you a little bit depressed.”

He continued at the time, “I’ve been surprisingly, very mentally active on this journey. I don’t know, there’s no reason for me to be happy at any one moment, but I am, it’s been really, really amazing how this thing is going. You know, I’m pretty sure I sound good, too, but to me, I feel like I sound like a frog.”

Dane’s friends have launched a GoFundMe campaign to support the actor’s family following his death. Mike McGuinnesslater defended via social media.

On Friday, February 20, McGuinness wrote on Instagram: “My friend of almost two decades brought us together after a brutal battle with ALS. I am a positive person who can think of something hopeful in most situations. This incident breaks my heart.”

McGuinness continued, “COVID and ALS have greatly impacted his working life, and sadly he was unable to leave his family with the resources he had hoped for. A GoFundMe is being created and I will post it on my story for anyone who can help.”