{"id":222301,"date":"2026-02-12T01:57:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T01:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/12\/james-van-der-beek-gofundme-set-up-to-help-with-family-uncertain-future\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T01:57:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T01:57:13","slug":"james-van-der-beek-gofundme-set-up-to-help-with-family-uncertain-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/12\/james-van-der-beek-gofundme-set-up-to-help-with-family-uncertain-future\/","title":{"rendered":"James Van Der Beek GoFundMe Set Up to Help with Family &#8220;Uncertain Future&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As you\u2019ve very likely heard by now, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/02\/james-van-der-beek-cause-of-death-dawsons-creek-star-was-48\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Van Der Beek passed away<\/a> on Wednesday after a battle with colon cancer.<\/p>\n<p>The actor, beloved and best known for his role on Dawson\u2019s Creek, was 48 years old.<\/p>\n<p>Van Der Beek leaves behind a small screen legacy and a big screen legacy (highlighted by his role in Varsity Blues), but, most important, he leaves behind a wife (Kimberly) and six children.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1711688226-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-548182 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1711688226-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1711688226-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1711688226-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1711688226-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1711688226-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1711688226-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1711688226-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1711688226-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">James Van Der Beek and Kimberly Van Der Beek attend HFC\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Brain Health Dinner on September 30, 2023 in Austin, Texas.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo by Rick Kern\/Getty Images for Hilarity for Charity)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to a GoFundMe created by Kimberly\u2019s friends, tragically, the family is out of money and struggling to stay in their home after Van Der Beek\u2019s death on February 11.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJames Van Der Beek was a beloved husband, father, and friend who touched the lives of everyone around him,\u201d the GoFundMe page reads. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter a long and courageous battle with cancer, James passed away on February 11, 2026 leaving behind his devoted wife, Kimberly, and their six wonderful children. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThroughout his illness, the family faced not only emotional challenges but also significant financial strain as they did everything possible to support James and provide for his care.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"James Van Der Beek of &quot;Bad Hair&quot; attends the &quot;Bad Hair&quot; premiere during the 2020 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray on January 23, 2020 in Park City, Utah.\" class=\"wp-image-548178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"James Van Der Beek of &quot;Bad Hair&quot; attends the &quot;Bad Hair&quot; premiere during the 2020 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray on January 23, 2020 in Park City, Utah.\" class=\"wp-image-548178 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201564151-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">James Van Der Beek of \u201cBad Hair\u201d attends the \u201cBad Hair\u201d premiere during the 2020 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray on January 23, 2020 in Park City, Utah. <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo by Cindy Ord\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The fundraiser goes on as follows:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the wake of this loss, Kimberly and the children are facing an uncertain future. The costs of James\u2019s medical care and the extended fight against cancer have left the family out of funds.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe support of friends, family, and the wider community will make a world of difference as they navigate the road ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"James Van Der Beek stops by WarnerMedia Lodge: Elevating Storytelling with AT&amp;T during Sundance Film Festival 2020 on January 24, 2020 in Park City, Utah.\" class=\"wp-image-548177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"James Van Der Beek stops by WarnerMedia Lodge: Elevating Storytelling with AT&amp;T during Sundance Film Festival 2020 on January 24, 2020 in Park City, Utah.\" class=\"wp-image-548177 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1201726634-1-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">James Van Der Beek stops by WarnerMedia Lodge: Elevating Storytelling with AT&amp;T during Sundance Film Festival 2020 on January 24, 2020 in Park City, Utah. <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo by Vivien Killilea\/Getty Images for WarnerMedia and AT&amp;T)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2025\/11\/james-van-der-beek-jersey-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Van Der Beek had been battling stage 3 colorectal cancer<\/a>, a fight that he spoke of often in moving social media posts.<\/p>\n<p>News of James\u2019 death comes courtesy of a post from his wife and the mother of his six kids, Kimberly Van Der Beek.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,\u201d Kimberly wrote this morning, adding:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-1024x758.jpg\" alt=\"James Van Der Beek in May 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-541283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-1024x758.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-2048x1516.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-960x711.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-1080x800.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-1200x889.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-1024x758.jpg\" alt=\"James Van Der Beek in May 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-541283 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-1024x758.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-2048x1516.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-960x711.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-1080x800.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-1200x889.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1125_jamesvanderbeek_01-scaled.jpg\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">James Van Der Beek arrives at the premiere of Prime Video Series \u201cOvercompensating\u201d at Hollywood Palladium on May 14, 2025.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo Credit: Kevin Winter\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This new GoFund Me post emphasized that funds will cover essential living expenses, bills and also support the children\u2019s education.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery donation, no matter the size, will help Kimberly and her family find hope and security as they rebuild their lives,\u201d reads the message. \u201cThank you for considering a gift to support them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In an Instagram Story post, Kimberly said that her friends launched the page for her. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith gratitude and a broken heart,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n<p><strong>As of this writing, the page has raised $102,000 in donations. We send our thoughts to the friends, family members and loved ones of James Van Der Beek. May he rest in peace.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/02\/james-van-der-beek-gofundme-set-up-to-help-with-familys-uncertain-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 3 minutes As you\u2019ve very likely heard by now, James Van Der Beek passed away on Wednesday after a battle with colon cancer. The actor, beloved and best known for his role on Dawson\u2019s Creek, was 48 years old. 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