The GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek’s widow Kimberly and their six youngsters has hit an enormous milestone.
As of the night of Wednesday, February 11, the GoFundMe marketing campaign has surpassed the $1 million mark and has raised its goal to $1.3million.
James and Kimberly, who had been married 16 years, shared youngsters Olivia (born in 2010) Joshua (born in 2012), Annabel (born in 2014), Emilia (born in 2016), Gwendolyn (born in 2018) and Jeremiah (born in 2021) and cash raised will go in direction of supporting the household.
The household confronted monetary pressure as James battled stage 3 colorectal most cancers. His loss of life was introduced earlier on Wednesday by way of his Instagram web page. He was 48.
James Van Der Beek and his spouse Kimberly Van Der Beek’s well-known associates have supplied their monetary help following his tragic loss of life at 48. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek handed peacefully this morning. He met his ultimate days with braveness, religion and style,” Kimberly, 44, wrote by way of Instagram on Wednesday, February 11. “There (…)
Following his loss of life the GoFundMe was set up with the outline explaining that Kimberly and the children had been “out of funds.”
“James Van Der Beek was a beloved husband, father, and pal who touched the lives of everybody round him,” the GoFundMe web page learn. “After an extended and brave battle with most cancers, James handed away on February 11, 2026 forsaking his devoted spouse, Kimberly, and their six fantastic youngsters. All through his sickness, the household confronted not solely emotional challenges but in addition vital monetary pressure as they did every part attainable to help James and supply for his care.”
The web page famous that James’ household are actually “going through an unsure future” following their heartbreaking loss.
“The prices of James’s medical care and the prolonged combat towards most cancers have left the household out of funds,” the fundraiser’s description continued. “They’re working arduous to remain of their dwelling and to make sure the youngsters can proceed their schooling and preserve some stability throughout this extremely troublesome time. The help of associates, household, and the broader group will make a world of distinction as they navigate the street forward.”
A number of celebrities have already contributed to the fundraising efforts, together with Derek Hough, Ricki Lake and Busy Phillips.
Kimberly and James Van Der Beek.
(Picture by Tasia Wells/Getty Pictures for The Trevor Mission)After sharing his prognosis publicly in November 2024, James tried a number of avenues to increase a lot wanted funds in his combat towards the debilitating illness.
James bought a few of his private memorabilia from Varsity Blues and Dawson’s Creek to assist offset the price of most cancers remedy.
His Dawson’s Creek costar Michelle Williams organized a star-studded forged reunion – which included Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes – at Broadway’s famed Richard Rodgers Theater in September 2025 to boost cash for James.
The forged of Dawson’s Creek shared their public help for James Van Der Beek’s most cancers battle earlier than his loss of life. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek handed peacefully this morning. He met his ultimate days with braveness, religion, and style,” James’ spouse, Kimberly Van Der Beek, wrote by way of Instagram in February 2026. “There’s a lot (…)
Whereas James was pressured to tug out of the occasion on the final minute because of a abdomen virus, the actor made a cameo by way of a video message the place he thanked followers and associates for his or her help in the course of the troublesome time.
James’ loss of life was introduced by way of his Instagram account on Wednesday.
“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek handed peacefully this morning. He met his ultimate days with braveness, religion, and style,” a press release shared by way of his Instagram learn. “There’s a lot to share relating to 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.”
The Travis County Medical Examiner’s Workplace confirmed James was pronounced lifeless at 6:44 a.m. on Wednesday. A medical skilled made the decision to their workplace.