Washington, Feb. 21 -- In a touching act of support during his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), actor Johnny Depp opened one of his Los Angeles homes to fellow actor Eric Dane, allowing him to stay free of cost in the months leading up to his death on February 19.

Dane, best known for his role on 'Grey's Anatomy', had been fighting ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that gradually weakens and atrophies muscles throughout the body.

According to E! News, the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star welcomed Dane into one of his properties at no charge. The support came as Dane's health rapidly declined.

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