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New light has been shed on the financial struggles was facing as a result of his ALS battle - amid
The star's death at age 53 was confirmed by his loved ones in a statement to People on Thursday - less than one year after he announced his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis.
A GoFundMe was created for Dane's two daughters following his death, and now a source close to the late actor's family has revealed why they moved ahead with the fundraiser.
TMZ reports that Dane had been hit with significant medical bills during his health ordeal, prompting friends to create the fundraiser for the sake of his daughters.
The Daily Mail has contacted a representative for Dane for comment but have not yet heard back.
Dane is survived by widow as well as their two teenage daughters Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13.
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Eric Dane was reportedly facing major medical bills as he sought to overcome his battle with ALS ahead of his death at age 53; pictured June 2025
Although Dane split from Gayheart in 2017, they retained a close bond as they raised their daughters Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13, and never finalized the divorce, which they called off altogether just before he revealed he had ALS.
Gayheart posted a slew of photos remembering Dane over the weekend,
Friends organized the GoFundMe shortly after his passing on Friday to help support his daughters.
The initial goal had been set at $250k but has since been doubled. Donations have raised up to around $418,965 at the time of this publication.
Dane's death at age 53 was announced last week and a GoFundMe was launched shortly thereafter in support of his daughters
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Dane is survived by widow Rebecca Gayheart as well as their two teenage daughters Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13
'As his illness progressed far more quickly than anyone could have imagined, Eric's friends have come together to create this GoFundMe to support his girls and their future needs.'
