'Euphoria' creator Sam Levinson donates $27K to Eric Dane's GoFundMe to support his daughters
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Euphoria' creator Sam Levinson and his wife, Ashley Levinson, have contributed $27,000 to the GoFundMe created to support Eric Dane's grieving family.
The donation aims to assist Dane’s two daughters and cover medical expenses after the veteran star lost his battle with ALS at 53 on Thursday, February 19.
Sam and Ashley Levinson become top donors to Eric Dane's GoFundMe
The Levinsons submitted their significant $27,000 gift on Friday, bringing the total amount raised to $241,746 in just two days.
It is to be noted that the GoFundMe campaign was launched by close friends of Dane shortly after his death to provide a safety net for his daughters, 15-year-old Billie Beatrice and 14-year-old Georgia Geraldine, and ensure the long-term stability of the children he shared with his former wife, Rebecca Gayheart.
Sam Levinson remembers Eric Dane after his death
Eric Dane, famously known for his roles as Dr Mark Sloan in 'Grey’s Anatomy' and as Cal Jacobs in 'Euphoria', died on Thursday, ten months after revealing his diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Despite the physical challenges of the disease, he remained dedicated to his craft and completed scenes for the upcoming third season of the HBO hit.
His family noted that he was "surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world" during his final moments.
In the wake of the news, the 'Euphoria' creator shared his grief, stating, “I’m heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Eric. Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift. Eric’s family is in our prayers. May his memory be for a blessing.”
Meanwhile, HBO also released a statement saying, “We are deeply saddened by the news of Eric Dane’s passing. He was incredibly talented and HBO was fortunate to have worked with him on three seasons of Euphoria. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.”
Fans to see Eric Dane's last performance on April 12
Even while he was sick, Dane kept working as an actor, including a moving performance on ‘Brilliant Minds’ where he played a character going through the same health battle he was facing in real life.
Speaking on his drive to stay on set, Dane previously told E! News, "It keeps me sharp. It keeps me moving forward. I feel great when I'm at work. Of course, there have been some sort of setbacks, but I feel pretty good. My spirit is always pretty buoyant, so at the end of the day, that's all that matters."
Fans will be able to see his final performances when 'Euphoria' Season 3 debuts on April 12.
