The GoFundMe set up for actor James Van Der Beek’s family hit its $1.5 million goal Thursday afternoon after Van Der Beek’s family announced they were “out of funds,” less than 24 hours after it was posted.
The online fundraiser was set up after Van Der Beek’s death was announced Wednesday. The “Dawson’s Creek” star lived with the diagnosis of colorectal cancer for more than a year. He was 48 years old.
Kimberly Van Der Beek, James’ wife, posted a link to the GoFundMe on her Instagram stories, writing that her friends created it for her “with gratitude and a broken heart.”
The GoFundMe’s description said that through James Van Der Beek’s diagnosis, his family faced “emotional challenges” as well as a “significant financial strain.”
“In the wake of this loss, Kimberly and the children are facing an uncertain future,” the fundraiser’s description reads. “The costs of James’s medical care and the extended fight against cancer have left the family out of funds. They are 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. The support of friends, family, and the wider community will make a world of difference as they navigate the road ahead.”
