US EditionJohnny Depp Lent Eric Dane One of His Homes Amid ALS Battle
Johnny Depp offered his Los Angeles home free to Eric Dane during the actor's final months battling ALS, with Dane relying on 24/7 care, friends, and family support.
- Johnny Depp welcomed Eric Dane to stay at one of his Los Angeles homes free of charge, amid offers of support after Dane went public with his illness.
- Eric Dane first noticed right-hand weakness, saying, `I started experiencing some weakness in my right hand`, and after nine months of visits with two hand specialists and two neurologists, he was diagnosed with ALS in April 2025.
- During his final months, Dane required 24/7 nurses, became nearly completely debilitated with speech loss, bed‑ridden, and had severe swallowing difficulty.
- Eric Dane died on Feb. 19 at age 53 after a yearlong battle with ALS; his family said he spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife Rebecca Gayheart, and his two beautiful daughters Billie and Georgia.
- Eric Dane used his platform to advocate for ALS awareness and research, meeting doctors from the I Am ALS organization and Congressman Eric Swalwell about federal funding.
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The late Eric Dane fought against ALS and financial hardship. Those who helped him during this time would hardly have expected anyone – a story of silent humanity.
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Eric Dane’s death generated a profound shock in the entertainment world. Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria’s actor died on Thursday, February 19, at age 53, just ten months after revealing that he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).“Eric became a passionate advocate of awareness and research, determined to contribute to the lives of others facing the same struggle,” his family said through a statement shared by People magazine. Ove…
Johnny Depp Opened His LA Home to Eric Dane During ALS Battle
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. In a touching act of support during his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), actor Johnny Depp opened one of his Los Angeles homes to fellow actor Eric Dane, allowing him to stay free of cost in the months leading up to his death on February 19. Entertainment News | Johnny Depp Opened His LA Home to Eric Dane During ALS Battle.
How Johnny Depp Helped Friend Eric Dane During His ALS Struggle
ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGABefore his passing at 53, Eric Dane faced ALS with courage, advocacy, and the support of friends, family, and fellow actors. Now, it has been revealed that Hollywood star Johnny Depp greatly assisted Dane during his final days, easing his burden amid his struggle with the disease. Eric Dane's dedication to raising awareness, even as the disease progressed, has left a lasting impact on many, with his co-stars, including Patric…
Friends are seen in the moment of need, and the actor of the Pirates of the Caribbean has proved to be a good friend to Eric Dane, who died at 53 years of age because of ALS. As was reported to Page Six, in fact, Depp would have helped him silently by opening the doors of one of his houses in Los Angeles to help him financially. Eric [had] one less thing to worry about, tells the source. He lived practically without paying the rent in one of the…
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