Eric Dane's Death Boosts ALS Association Donations

Following Eric Dane's death, the ALS Association has seen a significant increase in donations, as people are encouraged to support research for a cure.

20 Feb, 20:40 — 20 Feb, 21:00

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Both articles report on Eric Dane's death from ALS and its subsequent impact on public awareness and support for the disease. While largely aligned on the core event, the outlets differ in their specific emphasis regarding the outcome of his death. Fox News focuses on the illness's severity and rapid decline, whereas TMZ highlights the direct surge in donations and the ALS Association's credit.

What sources agree on

Actor Eric Dane died from ALS.
Eric Dane's death has brought increased attention to ALS.
ALS is a progressive and serious illness.

Where they diverge

The primary impact of Eric Dane's death on ALS awareness and support

Fox News

His death sparks an urgent focus on the rapid decline and progressive nature of the illness.

tmz

His death is spurring people to action, encouraging support for researchers, and leading to a massive uptick in donations.

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Specific statistics about ALS, including annual cases and life expectancy

Covered by foxnews · Not in tmz

Direct credit to the ALS Association for the increase in donations and their spokesperson's involvement

Covered by tmz · Not in foxnews

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Coverage Timeline

tmz20 Feb, 20:40First to report

ALS Association Credits Eric Dane for Massive Uptick in Donations

Fox News20 Feb, 21:00

Actor Eric Dane's death from ALS sparks urgent focus on rapid decline

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Fox News2h ago

Actor Eric Dane's death from ALS sparks urgent focus on rapid decline

Eric Dane's death after battling ALS brings attention to the progressive illness affecting 5,000 Americans yearly with only a two to five year life expectancy.

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tmz2h ago

ALS Association Credits Eric Dane for Massive Uptick in Donations

Eric Dane's death is spurring people to action ... encouraging many to support researchers looking to cure ALS. A spokesperson for the ALS Association -- a leader in the fight against the vicious disease -- tells TMZ ... the website's seen a 100%…

By TMZ Staff

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Eric Dane's Death Boosts ALS Association Donations

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ALS Association Credits Eric Dane for Massive Uptick in Donations

Actor Eric Dane's death from ALS sparks urgent focus on rapid decline

Read at source (2 outlets)

Actor Eric Dane's death from ALS sparks urgent focus on rapid decline

ALS Association Credits Eric Dane for Massive Uptick in Donations

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