Eric Dane death: An emotional wave of support continues to build for the family of late actor Eric Dane, and leading the charge is model and entrepreneur Hailey Bieber. In the days following Dane’s passing, Bieber donated $20,000 to a GoFundMe campaign set up for his widow, Rebecca Gayheart and their two teenage daughters, Billie, 15, and Georgia, 14.
Her contribution quickly made headlines as the fundraiser surged past $300,000. Initially launched with a goal of $250,000, organisers have now doubled the target to $500,000 after donations poured in at speed. The page was created by close friends of the actor to provide financial support for his grieving family during an uncertain time.
Eric Dane’s battle with ALS
Dane died at 53, ten months after publicly revealing his diagnosis with ALS, the most common form of motor neurone disease. His openness about his health battle had already sparked conversations around awareness. Now, in the wake of his death, both financial and emotional tributes continue to grow.
Bieber isn’t the only high-profile figure stepping forward. Television producer Brad Falchuk donated $10,000, with producer Randall Emmett matching that amount. The largest single contribution so far came from Sam Levinson, creator of Euphoria, who donated $27,000. Their involvement reflects the strong industry ties Dane built over decades.
Public response has been just as powerful. Fans worldwide have shared messages of grief and admiration across social media. Donations to the ALS Association have also reportedly increased, showing how Dane’s story has struck a deeper chord beyond Hollywood.
In a family statement, his loved ones shared that he spent his final days “surrounded by dear friends” and those closest to him. That sentiment has resonated widely, painting a portrait of a man cherished both on and off screen.