Priya Jain, the former girlfriend of late actor Eric Dane, has made a significant five-figure donation to his GoFundMe campaign following his tragic death at the age of 53. The actor, best known for his roles in Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, passed away on Thursday after a courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Fundraiser Nears Half-Million Dollar Goal
Friends of the late star launched the fundraising initiative with Dane's ex-wife Rebecca Gayheart listed as the beneficiary. The campaign has since generated tremendous support, raising more than $450,000 from approximately 4,000 individual donations and is rapidly approaching its $500,000 target.
According to reports from UsWeekly, Jain contributed $10,000 to the memorial fund. The 28-year-old was first romantically linked to the television heartthrob in 2024 and was believed to still be part of his life earlier this year.
Complicated Relationship Timeline
Jain was reportedly blindsided when Dane appeared on a red carpet event with photographer Janell Shirtcliff in June 2025, despite claims that she and Dane had never officially ended their relationship. However, sources indicate that the former couple later reconnected as friends during the months preceding his death.
'In the months leading up to Eric's passing Priya and Eric reconnected their relationship as friends,' a source told Us Weekly. The insider added that Jain was particularly shocked by the rapid progression of Dane's illness, noting 'Priya didn't think it would happen this quickly.'
Family Dynamics and Final Days
Dane publicly revealed his ALS diagnosis in April 2025. He shared two daughters, Billie (15) and Georgia (14), with his estranged wife Rebecca Gayheart, who provided platonic care for him during his illness. The actor and Gayheart had separated in 2018 but surprisingly called off their divorce proceedings in March 2025, just one month before Dane announced his diagnosis.
Regarding Jain's relationship with Dane's family, the source explained: 'She has a lot of love for his family,' adding that she 'knows how hard this is for his daughters' and 'feels for them.' Jain is described as 'so sad and devastated' by the loss but reportedly finds comfort knowing his children will 'keep his memory alive.'
Tattoos and Care During Illness
A separate source revealed to Us Weekly in June that Dane and Jain 'met through a mutual friend and dated for one year.' During their relationship, the couple reportedly got matching star tattoos on their wrists, and Jain 'spent so long caring for' Dane throughout his health struggles.
In a personal essay published in The Cut in December, Gayheart provided insight into her complex relationship with Dane, describing her love as 'familial' rather than romantic. She wrote: 'We had a really lovely marriage for a long time - we were married for 15 years - we created two beautiful girls. But also, lots of s**t went crazy in our relationship, and it wasn't good.'
Family Statement and Legacy
Dane's family released an official statement announcing his passing: 'With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS. He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world.'
The statement continued: 'Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he's received.'
The GoFundMe campaign continues to accept donations as it approaches its half-million dollar goal, with Jain's substantial contribution representing both financial support and emotional closure following the actor's passing.
