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, Rebecca, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world. 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. As his illness progressed far more quickly than anyone could have imagined, Eric’s friends have come together to create a GoFundMe, linked in his bio, to support his girls and their future needs. Any contribution, no matter the size, will help provide stability during this incredibly difficult time and in the future for Eric’s wonderful daughters.
We’re proud to share an important announcement: Eric Dane (@realericdane ) has joined the Target ALS Board of Directors, deepening his commitment to accelerating ALS research and driving meaningful change for the ALS community.
Diagnosed in 2024, Eric has become a powerful advocate for progress, lending his voice to our “Ending ALS Starts With You” campaign and even portraying a character living with ALS on NBC’s Brilliant Minds to raise awareness. His decision to join our Board reflects the same relentless spirit he brings to his personal journey.
Our Board brings together world-class scientists, biotech and pharma leaders, philanthropists, people with ALS and their families, and experts across venture capital, law, and technology. Eric’s voice and leadership will add a vital new perspective to this diverse and dedicated group.
We’re honored to welcome Eric to the Board as we work together to accelerate discovery and change what it means to receive an ALS diagnosis.
Read more in the latest press release linked on Target ALS's bio.
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Today is Giving Tuesday, and the impact you make starts with one choice.
@realericdane is lending his voice to this moment because ALS research cannot wait. Every gift fuels the scientists, the data, and our research studies that are working to change what it means to get an ALS diagnosis.
Join Eric and thousands of others who believe in a future where everyone lives.
Ending ALS starts with you.
Make your Giving Tuesday gift today through the fundraiser right here on Instagram, or through our website via the link in our bio.
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Ending ALS starts with a decision. To act. To care. To believe that progress shouldn’t move slower than the pace of this disease.
Right now, ALS still takes too much and gives too little time. But every breakthrough, every clinical trial, every moment of hope begins with someone choosing to step forward.
That’s why we’re launching a $500,000 fundraising effort to accelerate ALS research before December 31. And we’re doing it alongside @realericdane , who is lending his voice to help carry this mission further and louder than ever before.
Ending ALS starts with you.
Learn more and donate today through the link in our bio, or give right here on Instagram through our fundraiser.
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@realEricDane delivers a powerhouse performance in this week’s Brilliant Minds as Matthew, a firefighter confronting ALS with courage, heart, and authenticity. Don’t miss it! Tune in TODAY on @NBC and participate in the action as we shine a light on ALS and the hope driving the @iamalsorg #PushForProgress.
A firefighter, a father, and a diagnosis that changes everything. Eric Dane guest stars in a must-watch episode of #BrilliantMinds on Nov 24 10/9c | NBC and Peacock
@realericdane ’s honesty and strength in sharing his ALS journey move us all. His @washingtonpost interview shows the fight, the hope, and why we must keep going. Read the full interview at the link in my bio. #ActForALS #EndALS
The ALS Network announces Eric Dane as the recipient of our Advocate of the Year Award! Through his advocacy, Eric has brought international attention to ALS, helping strengthen @youralsnetwork ’s urgent mission to provide care, resources, and hope to families impacted by this disease. Thank you, Eric, for your leadership and compassion! Help honor @realericdane on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at our Champions for Cures and Care gala. Link in bio.
This week, I met with @realericdane and the team at @iamalsorg to discuss the pending reauthorization of my 2021 bill, the ACT for ALS.
The ACT for ALS had the most bipartisan cosponsors 117th Congress with over 330 cosponsors in the House. It’s because of the ALS community and incredible advocates like Eric Dane that we have such incredible support and were able to make big strides in ALS research and health care access. I look forward to working with my colleagues to reauthorize this vital funding.
We're thrilled to announce Push for Progress, a groundbreaking campaign to accelerate ALS research, expand access to treatments, and secure $1 billion in federal funding for ALS over the next three years.
I AM ALS—called the 'most successful patient advocacy movement of the 21st century—is launching this campaign now because ALS is at a tipping point. New treatments are within reach, but thousands of people living with ALS will lose access unless we take action.
Join us using the link in bio.
