Eric Danen, who suffered from ALS, passed away on February 19, prompting friends to start a fundraising campaign for his daughters. To date, the campaign has garnered nearly $430,000 in donations, but it has also faced significant backlash, as reported by Daily Mail and Deadline. This incident marks the second major fundraising effort for the family of a well-known actor in a short period of time.

Just days earlier, actor James Van Der Beek, known for his role in Dawson Creek, died from cancer on February 11, which led to a similar fundraiser for his family. The Van Der Beek family has reportedly raised over $2.7 million primarily to cover medical bills related to cancer treatment. These high-profile fundraising efforts have drawn scrutiny and skepticism from the public regarding the necessity of financial assistance for families of wealthy actors.

Critics question the need for crowdsourced funds for the families of multimillionaire actors like Dane and Van Der Beek, arguing that it's unlikely they lacked life insurance or other financial support systems. The backlash highlights a growing concern over the fairness and ethics of fundraising practices, especially when there are many individuals genuinely suffering who rely on platforms like GoFundMe for everyday medical needs and emergencies.