US EditionNorth Myrtle Beach Man Hopes for Continued ALS Awareness Following Eric Dane's Passing
Priya Jain donated $10,000 to a GoFundMe supporting Eric Dane’s family, contributing to over $460,000 raised toward a $500,000 goal after his death from ALS.
- On Wednesday, February 19, 2026, Priya Jain, 28, donated $10,000 to the GoFundMe for Eric Dane's family organized by 'Friends of the Dane family' with Rebecca Gayheart listed as beneficiary.
- In the months before his passing on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Dane announced his ALS diagnosis in April 2025 and reconnected as friends with Jain.
- Fundraiser totals show strong celebrity support with $463,000 raised toward a $500,000 goal as of Wednesday, including donations from Hailey Bieber and Sam Levinson .
- Supporters say the campaign offers practical help during bereavement, and Alyssa Milano defended the fundraiser against public backlash, stating donations will help provide stability for Dane's daughters.
- Milano noted that streaming platforms and shorter seasons have changed earnings patterns, while AI and pandemic-era production disruptions plus WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes leave many industry professionals without steady income.
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