James Van Der Beek’s Rep Confirms He Secured a Down Payment For Home
Van Der Beek arranged the down payment with trusted friends through a trust to protect his family during his cancer battle; the GoFundMe raised over $2.6 million for ongoing expenses.
- On Saturday, February 14, James Van Der Beek's representative told People that close friends helped structure a down payment on the $4.76 million Texas ranch before his death.
- The actor secured the purchase to provide stability for his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek and their six children after they moved from California in 2020 to Austin, Texas.
- The fundraiser, created after his death, surpassed $2 million within days and had raised more than $2.6 million by publication, organizers said on Friday, February 13.
- Clarifying the purchase amid questions, the family said the ranch down payment was arranged via a trust with friends amid online speculation while famous friends offered financial support.
- On Wednesday, February 11, Kimberly announced James's death and said community support has offered both emotional and financial relief, organizers said.
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James Van Der Beek 'Got Help From Friends' With $4.8M Ranch
Lisa OConnor/AFF-USA.com / MEGANew details have emerged about James Van Der Beek’s $4.8 million purchase of a Texas ranch, indicating that the late actor received financial support from close friends to complete the deal before his passing. Van Der Beek is said to have finalized the acquisition of the property, where he was living with his family, just one month before he succumbed to cancer. In the wake of his death, parties close to the actor …
James Van Der Beek Rep Speaks to Texas Ranch Down Payment Amid GoFundMe Fundraiser | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Reports emerged over the weekend that James Van Der Beek and his family bought their ranch in Texas for $4.7 million before his tragic passing. If you did not see the news, the Dawson’s Creek star died at the age of 48 after battling colorectal cancer. A GoFundMe was set up after his death to help the family with medical expenses and bills, and there were some major, notable celebrity donations. James‘ rep just recently released a statement spea…
Why did James Van Der Beek buy a ranch?
A last‑minute purchase to protect his family In the weeks before his death, the actor made a significant real‑estate move that friends and his representatives say was aimed at securing stability for his family. He purchased a Texas property — a multi‑million‑dollar ranch — with assistance from…
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