Johnny Depp Made Heartfelt Gesture & Offered His Home to Eric Dane Before His Passing

Eric Dane, the beloved “Grey’s Anatomy” star, passed away at 53 after a brave fight with ALS, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy, humor, and generosity. During his final months, Dane received support from close friends in Hollywood, including Johnny Depp, who opened one of his Los Angeles homes to Dane as he battled the disease, according to Page Six.

The actor was allowed to live there on a pay-what-you-can basis, easing the stress of daily life. “Eric [had] one less thing to worry about,” a source said. “He could pay whatever he could or couldn’t for rent.”

Dane went public with his ALS diagnosis in April 2025, revealing that by June, the disease had already stopped his right arm from working. “My left side is functioning, my right side has completely stopped working,” he told Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America. He continued, “I feel like maybe a couple more months and I won’t have my left hand either. It’s sobering.”

Despite the physical challenges, Dane devoted himself to raising awareness about ALS, joining the board of directors at Target ALS and supporting research for treatments and a cure.

His co-star from Grey’s Anatomy, Patrick Dempsey, reflected on Dane’s final days during an interview on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. “I feel really so sad for his children,” Dempsey said. “I was corresponding with him, we were texting, so I spoke to him about a week ago, and some friends of ours went in to see him, and he was really starting to lose his ability to speak.”

Dempsey highlighted Dane’s sense of humor and energy on set, saying, “He was the funniest man – he was such a joy to work with, and I want to just remember him in that spirit because any time he was on set, he brought so much fun to it.”

Dane’s dedication to advocacy left a lasting mark on those around him. “He did an incredible job at bringing awareness to this horrible disease and those remaining days, and it just reminds us that we all have to celebrate every day like it’s our last day,” Dempsey added. He emphasized that Dane’s example shows the importance of cherishing family, helping others, and showing kindness in a challenging world.

Eric Dane’s passing has inspired an outpouring of grief and admiration from fans and co-stars alike. His courage, generosity, and dedication to raising awareness for ALS will be remembered for years to come.

The support Dane received from friends like Johnny Depp is a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion in difficult times. Dane’s advocacy and joy for life, even in his final days, make his story deeply moving. What do you think about the way Hollywood came together for Eric Dane? Share your thoughts in the comments.