Johnny Depp’s secret gesture to Eric Dane in closing months earlier than he died

Johnny Depp made a sort secret gesture to Eric Dane within the months earlier than his loss of life, a supply has claimed.

The Euphoria actor died on Thursday afternoon (19 February) on the age of simply 53, having been recognized with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2024.

His household stated in an announcement: “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane handed on Thursday afternoon following a brave battle with ALS.

“He spent his closing days surrounded by pricey pals, his devoted spouse, and his two lovely daughters, Billie and Georgia, who had been the centre of his world.

“All through his journey with ALS, Eric grew to become a passionate advocate for consciousness and analysis, decided to make a distinction for others dealing with the identical combat.

“He will likely be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered at all times. Eric adored his followers and is eternally grateful for the outpouring of affection and assist he’s acquired. The household has requested for privateness as they navigate this unattainable time.”

Though he by no means shared the display screen with Johnny Depp, the 2 grew to become shut after assembly by way of mutual pals, and the Pirates of the Caribbean icon additionally made certain that he was sorted amid monetary struggles within the later months of his life.

Medical therapy within the US is famously costly, with fellow TV actor James Van Der Beek additionally open about his household’s monetary struggles within the wake of his most cancers analysis, which noticed him cross away earlier this month.

Depp was reportedly eager to assist in Dane’s case and generously supplied up one in all his properties ‘principally lease free’ to the Gray’s Anatomy star as his well being deteriorated.

A supply instructed the New York Put up newspaper’s Page Six column: “Eric [had] one much less factor to fret about.

“[He was] dwelling principally rent-free in one of many houses Johnny owns above the Sundown Strip. He instructed Eric to pay no matter he may or – could not for lease. Johnny needed to do what he may to ease the monetary burden.”

Dane, who additionally appeared in Saved by the Bell, had been married to American actress and mannequin Rebecca Gayheart since 2004.

Regardless of his well being deteriorating to the extent the place he misplaced the perform of his proper arm, he’ll characteristic within the upcoming third season of Euphoria, together with his character Cal Jacobs set to look in a wheelchair.

He had beforehand said that his ALS analysis had made him ‘indignant’, whereas chatting with Good Morning America final yr.

“My father was taken from me once I was younger. And now, you recognize, there’s an excellent probability I will be taken from my ladies whereas they’re very younger,” he had stated.