When news broke that Eric Dane had died following his public battle with ALS, tributes poured in from across Hollywood. Yet, alongside the memories and condolences, something else quietly began gaining traction: a GoFundMe created in his honor. Now that the fundraiser has reached $300,000, with more than 2,400 donations, some fans are asking a practical, if uncomfortable, question. Why was it needed in the first place?
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Dane’s longtime friend, Mike McGuiness, shared more context. McGuiness took to his social media account, writing:
