Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Eric Dane's Family Fundraiser: Criticism & Support

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Eric Dane, known for his role in Greys Anatomy, passed away from ALS, leaving behind two daughters. Friends set up a fundraiser for them, raising over $425,000. High-profile donors contributed, but the effort faced criticism, with some calling it a cash grab. The family defended the fundraiser, citing Danes medical expenses and the voluntary nature of contributions. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/94fabd391db64868

Entertainment headlines in two minutes or less. You're tuned in to entertainment in celebrity news today. Eric Dane, the actor best known as Dr. Mark Sloan on Gray's Anatomy, passed away on February 19th at age 53 from ALS, the neurodegenerative disease that weakens muscles and leads to paralysis. A source close to his family says he faced huge medical bills during his 10-month battle after going public with the diagnosis. Friends quickly set up an online fundraiser for his daughter's 15-year-old bill.

Billy and 14-year-old Georgia, who he shared with actress, Rebecca Gayhart. It has already raised more than $425,000 to support them. High-profile donors like Haley Bieber, Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, and producer Brad Falchuk, each gave five-figure amounts to help out. But the effort drew some sharp criticism online, with people calling it a cast grab since Dane made good money in Hollywood. A family source pushed back, noting the massive costs of his treatment and that no one has to contribute. This echoes the backlash faced by James Vanderbeek's family after his death from cancer at 48. Their fundraiser topped $2.7 million for his widow and six kids, but critics complained when they bought a $4.8 million,

dollar home in Texas that they had rented. A friend defended them publicly, and a rep explained that supporters helped with the down payment through a trust. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. Press Play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I. Solipillow.com.