James Van Der Beek: ‘GoFundMe’ goal increases to $1.3M

2026-02-12 - 06:46

Post James Van Der Beek’s death, support poured in for the family of the deceased in form of “GoFundMe”. In the recent update, A GoFundMe page launched by friends, later to assist his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, and their six children, surpassed $1 million within hours. The fundraiser initially had a goal of $250,000, which was later increased to $1.3 million as donations rapidly climbed. Lifestyle News – Latest Entertainment News, Celebrity Gossip According to the campaign message, the family is facing financial strain after covering extensive medical expenses tied to Van Der Beek’s cancer treatment. The funds are intended to help with essential living costs, household bills and the children’s education as they adjust to life without him. Van Der Beek, best known for his role on Dawson’s Creek, had previously sold memorabilia from the series and other projects to help offset treatment costs after revealing his diagnosis in 2023. He is survived by Kimberly and their six children: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn and Jeremiah.