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Over $1.8M in donations pour in for James Van Der Beek’s wife, 6 children
Friends and fans raised over $1.8 million via GoFundMe to help cover medical and living expenses for James Van Der Beek’s wife and six children after his cancer battle.
- On Feb. 11, friends launched a GoFundMe for Kimberly Van Der Beek and their six children after actor James Van Der Beek's death, raising nearly $1.5 million.
- James Van Der Beek said this year was "the hardest year of my life" as treatment absence affected his roles as husband and father, prompting fundraising for his family’s uncertain future.
- Posting tributes, Dawson's Creek costar Alfonso Ribeiro shared a final photo, and Chad Michael Murray linked to the GoFundMe on Feb. 12.
- Organizers say the fundraiser will provide immediate support to Kimberly Van Der Beek and their six children as they face uncertainty, and the family has asked for peaceful privacy.
- Given his public reflections on mortality, the family's situation drew widespread sympathy as James Van Der Beek often spoke about his devotion to Kimberly Van Der Beek and their six children, including Jeremiah.
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James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson's Creek' star, dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, the soft-eyed actor whose boyish good looks and earnestness landed him the leading role in '90s teen drama "Dawson's Creek" and catapulted him to stardom, has died. He was 48. The actor died Wednesday, according to a statement posted to his verified Instagram. "He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace," the statement said. "There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. …
James Van Der Beek's family raises over $2M as Hollywood stars donate big after actor's death
Hollywood stars have reportedly made major donations to James Van Der Beek's family following his death. He left behind a wife and six children. Here's a look at who's donated.
James Van Der Beek’s Brother Posts Statement Thanking Supporters For ‘Outpouring of Love’: ‘I Now Know Why People Call it Heartbreak’
James Van Der Beek’s younger brother, Jared Van Der Beek, took to Instagram on Friday to thank those who have reached out following James' death.
With emotional words and family photographs, Jared Van Der Beek paid tribute to his brother and thanked him for the solidarity that surrounded the family after the tragedy.
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