Fact Check: Did Johnny Depp let Eric Dane live rent-free in one of his LA homes?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Actor Eric Dane, known for his performances in hit shows like 'Euphoria' and 'Grey’s Anatomy', died on Thursday, February 19, less than a year after he revealed he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. He revealed last April that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Following his death, a rumor circulated online claiming that legendary actor Johnny Depp allowed Eric Dane to live rent-free in one of his Los Angeles homes. But is there any truth to this? Let us find out below.

Claim: Johnny Depp allowed Eric Dane to live rent-free in one of his LA homes

Several X users came up with posts claiming Johnny Depp allowed Eric Dane to live rent-free in one of his LA homes.

A post on the social media platform read, "This is a perfect example of friendship! Johnny Depp allowed Eric Dane to live rent-free in one of his Los Angeles homes. According to Page Six, the gesture was an attempt to ease the actor's financial worries in the months leading up to his death from ALS."

Similarly, another X user mentioned, "Johnny Depp reportedly let Eric Dane live at one of his LA homes basically rent-free to ease his financial burden since he was diagnosed with ALS."

Meanwhile, a post stated, "Johnny Depp quietly stepped up for a friend in need before his devastating death..the Pirates of the Caribbean star opened one of his Los Angeles homes to ailing pal Eric Dane. He was living basically rent-free. Johnny wanted to do what he could to ease the financial burden."

Notably, Dane's representatives announced in a statement following the actor's death, "He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife [actor Rebecca Gayheart] 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. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time," the statement further read.

Fact Check: True, multiple news outlet covered this

The claims made in the viral posts are true, as multiple credible news reports published in the last 24–48 hours confirms that Johnny Depp allowed Eric Dane to live rent-free in one of his LA homes.

Depp reportedly lent Dane one of his Los Angeles homes for free before the actor's death at 53, following a battle with ALS, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. 

An insider informed PageSix, "Eric [had] one less thing to worry about. He was living basically rent-free in one of the homes Johnny owns above the Sunset Strip. He told Eric to pay whatever he could, or couldn’t, for rent."

As per sources, Depp and Dane met through mutual friends years ago. The insider explained that as Dane struggled with the debilitating disease, "Johnny wanted to do what he could to ease the financial burden."