{"id":45212,"date":"2026-02-12T01:51:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T01:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/usa\/a-gofundme-was-set-up-for-james-van-der-beeks-family-the-extended-fight-against-cancer-have-left-the-family-out-of-funds\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T01:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T01:51:14","slug":"a-gofundme-was-set-up-for-james-van-der-beeks-family-the-extended-fight-against-cancer-have-left-the-family-out-of-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/usa\/a-gofundme-was-set-up-for-james-van-der-beeks-family-the-extended-fight-against-cancer-have-left-the-family-out-of-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"A GoFundMe was set up for James Van Der Beek&#8217;s family \u2014 &#8216;the extended fight against cancer have left the family out of funds&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/698d10b5e1ba468a96abe792?format=jpeg\" alt=\"James Van der Beek in a magenta-colored suit\"\/><figcaption>James Van der Beek died at the age of 48.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Winter\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>&quot;Dawson&#039;s Creek&quot; star James Van Der Beek died at the age of 48.<\/li>\n<li>He was diagnosed with colorectal cancer three years ago.<\/li>\n<li>A GoFundMe was launched to help pay his medical bills and support his wife and 6 children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Actor James Van Der Beek&#039;s wife, Kimberly, appears to have backed a GoFundMe in the wake of the &quot;Dawson&#039;s Creek&quot; actor&#039;s death on Wednesday from colorectal cancer.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign \u2014 shared on both James and Kimberly&#039;s Instagram stories \u2014 states the mother of the star&#039;s six kids as the organizer.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative, which had raised over $598,000 toward the 1 million target by 7:30 p.m., primarily called for donations to help cover 48-year-old Van Der Beek&#039;s medical bills.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;In the wake of this loss, Kimberly and the children are facing an uncertain future,&quot; the text of the GoFundMe said. &quot;The costs of James&#039;s medical care and the extended fight against cancer have left the family out of funds.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>It said the bereaved family is &quot;working hard to stay in their home and to ensure the children can continue their education and maintain some stability during this incredibly difficult time.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>In its series on colon cancer in younger adults last year, Business Insider dug into the financial costs of the disease.<\/p>\n<h2>Van Der Beek&#039;s wife announced his death on Instagram<\/h2>\n<p>The appeal went on to say that financial support from others would make a &quot;world of difference&quot; as Van Der Beek&#039;s loved ones &quot;navigate the road ahead.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>The money raised was said to help fund the family&#039;s living expenses, pay bills, and support the kids&#039; education.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Every donation, no matter the size, will help Kimberly and her family find hope and security as they rebuild their lives,&quot; the GoFundMe said.<\/p>\n<p>In her Instagram story, Kimberly wrote, &quot;My friends created this link to support me and our children during this time. With gratitude and a broken heart.&quot;<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/698d1928a645d11881893026?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Kimberly and James Van Der Beek\"\/><figcaption>Kimberly and James Van Der Beek on the red carpet.<\/p>\n<p>Phillip Faraone\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A spokesperson for GoFundMe told Business Insider, &quot;We are working with the organizer to ensure funds safely reach the intended beneficiary.&quot; <\/p>\n<p>They added, &quot;Funds are being held safely by our payment processor in the meantime.&quot; The company confirmed the funds were going to James&#039;s wife.<\/p>\n<p>Kimberly announced her husband&#039;s death on Instagram, saying, &quot;Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. <br \/>&quot;He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. <br \/>&quot;For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.&quot;<\/p>\n<h2>2 months ago, the star said he felt &#039;strong&#039;<\/h2>\n<p>Van Der Beek received his cancer diagnosis three years ago. He made his final public appearance on NBC in December when he seemed optimistic about his health.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I feel much, much better than I did a couple months ago,&quot; Van Der Beek told interviewer Craig Melvin.<\/p>\n<p>He added, &quot;It&#039;s been a longer journey than I ever thought it would be. It&#039;s required more of me \u2014 more patience, more discipline, more strength than I knew I had. I knew I was strong \u2014 I didn&#039;t know I was this strong.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>The same month, the 90s heartthrob auctioned off personal memorabilia from the filming of &quot;Dawson&#039;s Creek&quot; to help his family and meet bills for his cancer treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Read the original article on Business Insider<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>James Van der Beek died at the age of 48. Kevin Winter\/Getty Images &quot;Dawson&#039;s Creek&quot; star James Van Der Beek died at the age of 48. He was diagnosed with colorectal cancer three years ago. A GoFundMe was launched to help pay his medical bills and support his wife and 6 children. 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