Rebecca Gayheart says Eric Dane, who battled ALS, was eager to try an AI voice restoration created from his past recordings with ElevenLabs; when they heard the synthetic voice, it became a powerful, emotional moment for him and their family.
Eric Dane died at 53; officials confirmed the Feb. 19 death was due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), with respiratory failure listed as the immediate cause on his death certificate. Diagnosed with ALS in April 2025, Dane advocated for awareness and research during his illness. He is survived by wife Rebecca Gayheart and their two daughters, Billie Beatrice and Georgia Geraldine; known for Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, among other roles.
Eric Dane, best known for Grey's Anatomy, died Feb. 19 in Los Angeles after a days-long battle with ALS. A death certificate obtained by USA TODAY lists respiratory failure as the immediate cause and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) as the underlying condition. Dane had publicly disclosed his ALS diagnosis in 2025 and had become an advocate for awareness and research; he is survived by his wife Rebecca Gayheart and their two daughters.
Eric Dane, who died of ALS at 53, had a GoFundMe launched by friends to support his daughters. Despite Celebrity Net Worth estimating his wealth at around $3 million, a source cited by TMZ said substantial medical bills prompted the fundraiser, which has surpassed $400,000 with mostly small donations and some large gifts from stars like Hailey Bieber, Sam Levinson, and Brad Falchuk. Dane was estranged from his wife Rebecca Gayheart at his passing. The story echoes similar backlash seen with other celebrity GoFundMe campaigns.
A GoFundMe for Eric Dane's widow Rebecca Gayheart and their daughters Billie and Georgia has raised nearly $350,000 following the actor's death from ALS. The campaign was briefly paused for review before verification and listing the Dane family as beneficiaries. Donations came from fans and Hollywood figures, including Sam Levinson, as Dane's public battle with ALS and his advocacy for awareness continued. Dane died at 53 after revealing his ALS diagnosis and appeared in Grey's Anatomy and the upcoming Euphoria season, which he filmed in a wheelchair.
Hailey Bieber donated $20,000 to a GoFundMe fundraiser for Eric Dane’s wife Rebecca Gayheart and their two teenage daughters after Dane’s death from ALS; fellow donor Sam Levinson (and wife Ashley) has also contributed. The page has raised over $283,000 of a $500,000 goal from more than 2,300 donors to help provide for the daughters’ futures and education.
Eric Dane’s GoFundMe fundraiser for his daughters Billie and Georgia is under review, with all donations being held as GoFundMe’s Trust and Safety team investigates the page launched by the Friends of the Dane Family; the campaign had raised over $280,000 toward a $500,000 goal (including a $27,000 gift from Sam Levinson) after Dane revealed his ALS diagnosis in 2025 and died at age 53.
Kimberly Brook, the widow of James Van Der Beek, paid tribute to Eric Dane after the actor’s death from ALS, posting RIP and expressing love for Dane’s wife Rebecca Gayheart and that they will miss their friends at Christmas parties; the piece notes Dane died at 53 following an ALS battle, and recalls that Van Der Beek died last week at 48 after a colorectal cancer fight.
After Eric Dane's death from ALS, his friends and fans started a GoFundMe aimed at raising $250,000 to support his two teenage daughters, Billie and Georgie; the fundraiser has already surpassed $75,000 as loved ones rally around his wife Rebecca Gayheart and the family.
Eric Dane died at 53 nearly a year after being diagnosed with ALS. In his memory, his friends launched a GoFundMe to support his two daughters, Billie Beatrice Dane and Georgia Geraldine Dane, with proceeds aimed at medical expenses and their future needs. Dane’s ex-wife Rebecca Gayheart, who cared for him in his final days, has spoken publicly about the family’s gratitude and ongoing commitment to their daughters.
Eric Dane's wife, Rebecca Gayheart, shares that their daughters are struggling as Dane battles ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, which he publicly announced in April. The family is coping with the emotional toll, and Dane is advocating for a cure through a campaign aiming to raise a billion dollars for ALS research.
After announcing their separation in 2018, actors Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart have yet to officially divorce and have sparked rumors of a reconciliation. The couple, who share two daughters, have been seen together on several cozy outings, including a European vacation last summer. While they have not publicly commented on their reported reunion, they have remained on good terms and are focused on co-parenting. Dane and Gayheart got married in 2004 and filed for divorce in 2018, citing irreconcilable differences. However, the divorce was never finalized, and the couple has continued to maintain a friendly relationship.
Actress and model Rebecca Gayheart, known for her roles in 90s hits like Urban Legend and Scream 2, was recently spotted in Los Angeles wearing big black nerd glasses. Gayheart, who has had a tumultuous personal life including a tragic accident and a high-profile divorce from Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane, made a comeback in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. She has also been open about the challenges of parenting solo during the pandemic and educating her children on important issues like homelessness.