Eric Dane's ALS Legacy Lives On | Raleigh News

0:00You might recall Airdane's work with, I am ALS. He was really pushing for the ACT for ALS Bill, a piece of legislation that could bring $500 million towards ALS research. Treatment. It's about giving families battling this disease more hope, and he was a huge part of that effort before he passed. His ex-wife Rebecca Gayhart recently shared a link to a petition urging Congress not to delay this bill. She mentioned they had a deadline, Sunday, to get as many signatures as possible. For her family, getting this passed would mean everything, especially after Aird's passing earlier this year. Aird died in February at 53 years old after a year-long fight with ALS. His family shared that he spent his last days surrounded by loved ones. Throughout his illness, he became a passionate advocate, determined to make a difference for others facing the same challenges. Even though they divorced in 2018, Rebecca withdrew her divorce filing in 2025 after Aird 's diagnosis.

1:00They remained close with Aird even saying in a posh-miss interview that they were still best friends and loved each other deeply, even if they didn't want to live together anymore. He spoke about Rebecca's strength, calling her a fighter who perseveres. It sounds like their bond was something special, and his advocacy for ALS research, fueled by his own experience, is a powerful legacy he leaves. Behind. That's your update from Rally News Today, powered by AI.