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Corey Chichizola

Johnny Depp’s Surprise Gesture Gave Eric Dane ‘One Less Thing To Worry About’ Amidst ALS Battle

Depp in City of Lies and Dane in Grey's Anatomy side by side .

Yesterday, news broke that actor Eric Dane died at 53 following a battle with ALS. Fans of his work on projects like Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria are reeling from the news, and re-watching his work to honor the late actor's legacy. Details about his final days are trickling out, including a report that Johnny Depp helped to support his friend financially in his time of need.

Back in April of 2025, Dane revealed his ALS diagnosis, and his fans had been following his health journey ever since. A new report from Page Six revealed that Depp allowed the Grey's Anatomy star to live in his Los Angeles home basically for free, so he could focus on his health. An anonymous insider told the outlet that:

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