Rebecca Gayheart Champions ALS Bill

Rebecca Gayheart continues to champion causes important to the late actor Eric Dane, focusing on his advocacy for ALS research. She is actively promoting the ACT for ALS Bill, which aims to allocate $500 million towards research, treatment access, and support for families impacted by the disease.

Gayheart shared a petition via Instagram, urging her followers to sign it and help prevent congressional delays in passing the bill. She emphasized the urgency, noting a deadline of Sunday for gathering signatures, highlighting that its passage would mean a great deal to her family. Eric Dane passed away in February at 53 after a year-long fight with ALS. His family stated he spent his final days surrounded by loved ones and that he had become a passionate advocate for awareness and research during his journey.

Dane, who was married to Gayheart from 2004 to 2018 and shared two daughters, Billie and Georgia, had spoken about their enduring affection despite their separation. In a posthumous interview, Dane described Gayheart as a fighter who persevered, contrasting it with his own approach to adversity. He expressed deep love for her, acknowledging her role as the mother of his children.