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Gayheart Honors Husband Eric Dane's ALS Battle
23 Feb
Summary
- Rebecca Gayheart shared tribute after Eric Dane's death.
- A GoFundMe for Dane's daughters raised over $295,000.
- Dane praised Gayheart as his 'best friend' in final interview.
Rebecca Gayheart has spoken out following the passing of her husband, actor Eric Dane, who died at age 53 on Thursday. His death followed a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a diagnosis he publicly shared just 10 months prior.
Gayheart expressed profound gratitude for the overwhelming love and support from their community, particularly through a GoFundMe campaign established for their teenage daughters, Billie and Georgia. This fund had raised more than $295,000 as of Sunday afternoon, heading toward its $500,000 goal.
Despite their separation in 2017 and Gayheart filing for divorce in 2025 (a filing later dismissed after Dane's diagnosis), the couple remained close friends and dedicated co-parents. Gayheart cared for Dane until his death. In a pre-recorded interview that aired February 20, Dane reflected on their unique bond, calling Gayheart his "best friend" and "biggest champion."
