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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is it possible he took his life earlier? Usually life expectancy is 3-4 years from diagnosis.[/quote]

It appears that he decided against a ventilator. That is what makes 3-4 years possible. But not everyone wants to have that experience of the end. [/quote]

I don't think the 24/7 care he would have needed for that would have been covered by insurance.  And his wife looked completely worn out. I think people start to worry about the financial and emotional impact on their families for these kinds of decisions.  Yeah, he could have afforded it, but he probably wanted to preserve the bulk of his wealth for his kids.  This is just speculation but honestly I don't think he would mind people discussing it.  He spent the last year of his life advocating for more funding for this disease and bravely giving people a glimpse of the toll it takes.  So many doctors keep insisting it's just underfunded, and that their are plenty of ideas for more research.  I really hope they at least get a real treatment for ALS sometime soon.  They say the only drug out there extends life by a few months, if that.[/quote]

+1. The GFM seemed to be started by friends and I think it’s sad to take away from the conversation about how bravely Eric Dane fought a horrible disease, and how he used his platform to raise awareness of it. RIP. [/quote]

I agree and would go as far as to say, if you could do the same and earn millions of dollars for your family by simply posting a link, you would honestly be irresponsible not to swallow your pride and do it. Nobody knows what the future brings and pretty much everyone would be wise to take every financial, opportunity they can get.

Many people on this site have the good fortune to have more in their retirement accounts than the GFM amounts in question. And yet, they continue to work and sock more $ away. Funny how they judge others for wanting more money but not themselves.[/quote]

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