Hailey Bieber Makes Major Donation to Support Eric Dane's Family
Model and entrepreneur Hailey Bieber has stepped forward with a significant contribution following the death of actor Eric Dane, donating $20,000 to a GoFundMe campaign established to support his grieving family. The 29-year-old Rhode founder, who is married to pop star Justin Bieber and has an estimated net worth of $300 million, is among several high-profile figures who have quietly contributed to the fundraiser created by close friends of the late actor.
Fundraiser Details and Notable Contributions
The GoFundMe was launched shortly after Eric Dane's death and initially set a goal of $250,000. Amid an outpouring of support, the target has since been doubled to $500,000. At the time of publication, donations had reached approximately $290,964. Bieber's $20,000 donation stands out as one of the largest individual contributions to the campaign so far, though Euphoria creator Sam Levinson made the largest single donation to date with $27,000.
Other notable donors include:
- Brad Falchuk, who donated $10,000
- Guy Oseary and Dana Walden, who each gave $5,000
- Producer Randall Emmett, who matched Falchuk's donation with a $10,000 contribution
Eric Dane's Battle with ALS and Legacy
Eric Dane's death was confirmed by his loved ones in a statement to People magazine, less than one year after he publicly announced his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ALS affects the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, and currently has no cure. The actor is survived by his wife, actress Rebecca Gayheart, and their two teenage daughters, Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13.
Friends organized the GoFundMe to help support the girls and their future needs. In a message shared on the fundraiser page beneath a photo of Dane with his daughters, organizers wrote: 'It is with profound sadness that we share the loss of Eric Dane after a hard-fought battle with ALS, leaving behind his devoted wife, Rebecca, and his two teenage daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world.'
Personal Tributes and Final Words
One of Dane's close friends, Mike McGuiness, publicly defended the fundraiser, explaining in an Instagram tribute that COVID-19 and ALS had taken a serious toll on the actor's ability to work. 'Covid and ALS did a number on his work life and he sadly couldn't leave his family with the resources he had hoped,' McGuiness wrote, adding that Dane faced the disease with both 'grace' and 'dignity.'
Before his death, Dane recorded what he described as his 'last words' to his daughters for the Netflix documentary Famous Last Words: Eric Dane, which was released posthumously. In the nearly hour-long film, he addressed Billie and Georgia directly, saying: 'I tried. I stumbled sometimes, but I tried. Overall, we had a blast, didn't we?' He concluded: 'Billie and Georgia, you are my heart. You are my everything. Good night. I love you. Those are my last words.'
Career Highlights and Timing
Dane was widely known for his portrayal of Dr. Mark Sloan, also known as McSteamy, on Grey's Anatomy, a role he began in 2006. His passing occurred on the 20th anniversary of his first appearance on the ABC series, which aired on February 19, 2006. He later starred as Cal Jacobs on HBO's Euphoria and had filmed scenes for the show's upcoming third season prior to his death.
The fundraiser continues to receive support, with Hailey Bieber's substantial donation highlighting the ongoing efforts to assist Dane's family during this difficult time. Her contribution comes as her skincare and beauty brand, Rhode, was acquired by e.l.f. Beauty in May 2025 in a deal valued at $1 billion, underscoring her financial capacity to make such a generous gift.
