GoFundMe Launched to Assist Household of Late Actor James Van Der Beek

Actor James Van Der Beek’s spouse, Kimberly, seems to have backed a GoFundMe within the wake of the “Dawson’s Creek” actor’s loss of life on Wednesday from colorectal most cancers.

The marketing campaign — shared on each James and Kimberly’s Instagram tales — states the mom of the star’s six youngsters because the organizer.

The initiative, which had raised over $598,000 towards the 1 million goal by 7:30 p.m., primarily referred to as for donations to assist cowl 48-year-old Van Der Beek’s medical payments.

“Within the wake of this loss, Kimberly and the kids are dealing with an unsure future,” the textual content of the GoFundMe mentioned. “The prices of James’s medical care and the prolonged combat in opposition to most cancers have left the household out of funds.”

It mentioned the bereaved household is “working arduous to remain of their residence and to make sure the kids can proceed their training and preserve some stability throughout this extremely tough time.”

Van Der Beek’s spouse introduced his loss of life on Instagram

The enchantment went on to say that monetary help from others would make a “world of distinction” as Van Der Beek’s family members “navigate the highway forward.”

The cash raised was mentioned to assist fund the household’s residing bills, pay payments, and help the children’ training.

“Each donation, irrespective of the scale, will assist Kimberly and her household discover hope and safety as they rebuild their lives,” the GoFundMe mentioned.

In her Instagram story, Kimberly wrote, “My buddies created this hyperlink to help me and our youngsters throughout this time. With gratitude and a damaged coronary heart.”

A spokesperson for GoFundMe informed Enterprise Insider, “We’re working with the organizer to make sure funds safely attain the supposed beneficiary.”

They added, “Funds are being held safely by our cost processor within the meantime.”

Kimberly introduced her husband’s loss of life on Instagram, saying, “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek handed peacefully this morning.

“He met his ultimate days with braveness, religion, and style. There may be a lot to share concerning his needs, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. These days will come.

“For now we ask for peaceable privateness as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and pal.”

2 months in the past, the star mentioned he felt ‘sturdy’

Van Der Beek acquired his most cancers prognosis three years in the past. He made his ultimate public look on NBC in December when he appeared optimistic about his well being.

“I really feel a lot, significantly better than I did a pair months in the past,” Van Der Beek informed interviewer Craig Melvin.

He added, “It has been an extended journey than I ever thought it could be. It is required extra of me — extra endurance, extra self-discipline, extra energy than I knew I had. I knew I used to be sturdy — I did not know I used to be this sturdy.”

The identical month, the 90s heartthrob auctioned off private memorabilia from the filming of “Dawson’s Creek” to assist his household and meet payments for his most cancers remedy.