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Eric Dane's GoFundMe Sparks Debate Over Wealth After ALS Battle
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Eric Dane's GoFundMe Sparks Debate Over Wealth After ALS Battle

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.

Fans Rally for Eric Dane's Family, GoFundMe Nears $350K After ALS Death
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Fans Rally for Eric Dane's Family, GoFundMe Nears $350K After ALS Death

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.

GoFundMe for Eric Dane’s Daughters Paused for Verification Amid Fundraising Scrutiny
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GoFundMe for Eric Dane’s Daughters Paused for Verification Amid Fundraising Scrutiny

A GoFundMe fundraiser titled “In the Honor of Eric Dane” to support the actor’s teenage daughters is under review by GoFundMe’s Trust and Safety team, who are verifying the organizers and whether proceeds will benefit the family. Funds are being held during the review. About 2,700 donors have contributed nearly $300,000 toward a $500,000 goal. The page lists the organizer as “Friends of the Dane Family” with no named beneficiary, raising questions about who will receive the money. Dane’s family has not publicly commented, while notable donors include Sam Levinson and others.

Hailey Bieber Donates 20K to GoFundMe for Eric Dane Family After ALS Death
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Hailey Bieber Donates 20K to GoFundMe for Eric Dane Family After ALS Death

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.

GoFundMe pauses Eric Dane’s daughters fundraiser during safety review
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GoFundMe pauses Eric Dane’s daughters fundraiser during safety review

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.

Eric Dane’s Friends Initiate GoFundMe to Help His Family After ALS-Linked Death
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Eric Dane’s Friends Initiate GoFundMe to Help His Family After ALS-Linked Death

Eric Dane died on Feb. 19 after an ALS diagnosis, and his close friends have launched a GoFundMe to support his wife and two daughters. The page notes his ALS advocacy and asks for contributions to secure the girls’ future. The fundraiser has a $250,000 goal and had raised about $178,000, with top donors including Sam Levinson and Ashley Levinson, as tributes from colleagues like Shonda Rhimes poured in.

Friends Launch GoFundMe to Support Eric Dane's Daughters After ALS Death
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Friends Launch GoFundMe to Support Eric Dane's Daughters After ALS Death

Eric Dane died after an ALS diagnosis, and friends launched a GoFundMe to support his two daughters, Billie and Georgia. The campaign aims for $250,000 and has already surpassed $187,000 with donations from Sam Levinson, Alyssa Milano, and Randall Emmett; Levinson and his wife Ashley were among the top donors, pledging about $27,000 to help provide financial stability for the family.

Van Der Beek’s Cancer Fight Becomes Tale of Family, Funds, and Fame
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Van Der Beek’s Cancer Fight Becomes Tale of Family, Funds, and Fame

James Van Der Beek, the Dawson’s Creek star, was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2023 and fought the disease with both conventional and alternative treatments. Despite a long acting career, his finances were not vast, and he rented a 36‑acre Texas ranch for his family. A GoFundMe to support his widow and six children has raised more than $2.6 million, prompting scrutiny of how a famous actor ended up needing charity. Rumors about wealth and ranch ownership were clarified; the down payment on the ranch came via a trust with help from friends. He died on February 11 at 48 after a three‑year battle; the piece emphasizes that the true accounting is the outpouring of support from friends, colleagues, and fans rather than net worth.

Friends Rally Funds for Eric Dane's Daughters After His ALS Death
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Friends Rally Funds for Eric Dane's Daughters After His ALS Death

Eric Dane's friends launched a GoFundMe to support his wife Rebecca and their two teenage daughters, Billie and Georgia, after the Grey’s Anatomy star died at 53 from ALS. The fundraiser aims for $250,000 and has raised over $80,000 so far, with organizers stressing Dane’s commitment to ALS awareness and his hope for his daughters’ future stability (including a posthumous Netflix interview where he urged them to keep fighting).

Friends Rally for Eric Dane’s Daughters with GoFundMe After ALS Diagnosis and Death at 53
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Friends Rally for Eric Dane’s Daughters with GoFundMe After ALS Diagnosis and Death at 53

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.

Steady Heart Remembered After Pawtucket Hockey Shooting
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Steady Heart Remembered After Pawtucket Hockey Shooting

In Pawtucket, Rhonda Dorgan, 52, was killed along with her son Aidan, 23, when her ex-husband, Robert Dorgan, opened fire at a hockey game; he then killed himself. Three others were injured. Friends remember Rhonda as the calm, central figure of their dance-and-sports mom group, a devoted mom and dependable friend, with a GoFundMe set up for her children as investigators pursue the motive.