Dude had multi-year cancer and 6 kids. That alone is enough to wipe out a lot of wealth. He was also apparently auctioning off memorabilia over the last few years. Not something you generally do if you're flush with cash.

Dumb post. Cancer treatment will wipe even the richest people out.

Money from acting comes in short bursts. You can make 10k in a week but then nothing for 6 months.

If you're not a recognizable big name you're probably going to need a side gig.

If people are willing to part with their money, go for it. They aren't being deceived or tricked. I'm not donating to Eric Dane, but don't really care if someone else does

"A recognizable face from a beloved show fifteen years ago does not guarantee permanent wealth. The entertainment industry is cyclical and unpredictable. Income arrives in bursts, followed by long stretches of waiting," Milano wrote. "Health insurance depends on meeting earnings thresholds. Read that again. Agents, managers, and lawyers take percentages. Families rely on consistency in a profession built on inconsistency. Add a serious health diagnosis into that equation and it’s impossible to stay afloat. Medical costs escalate. Earning capacity changes. Time becomes less flexible."

OK, but we're not talking about bit characters. We're talking about main cast actors.

Also, this was written with chatGPT. Actors would at least hire a ghostwriter before 2023.

Most actors don't make much, that's true.

But these weren't average actors. I read in an intervew that James' Dawson's Creek costar Joshua Jackson says he was making more on DC as a teen than his friend's parents.