James Van Der Beek‘s GoFundMe has raised greater than one million bucks lower than 24 hours after his demise was introduced … and it is nonetheless rising.
As of Thursday morning, the crowdfunding web page has $1.2 million in donations, from followers and big-name pals alike. “Dancing with the Stars” professional Derek Hough dropped $1,000, Oscar-winner Zoe Saldana — utilizing her married identify of Zoe Saldaña-Perego — donated $2,500, the Marla Maples Basis despatched in $5,000, and Lyn Learthe late Norman Lear’s spouse, and YouTuber Codie Sanchez even every donated $5,000 on a month-to-month foundation!
Notably, TMZ has not verified the donations — nevertheless it’s clear Van Der Beek’s demise hit folks within the heartstrings, as greater than 24,000 donations have poured in.
TMZ broke the information — James died Wednesday morning … and his household confirmed the unhappy replace with a touching submit noting he handed “peacefully.”
Tributes from heartbroken pals and colleagues poured in … and former professional wrestler Stacy Keibler even mentioned farewell by sharing a photograph of him watching the sundown from his wheelchair and reflecting on his “ultimate days.”
Van Der Beek — most identified for his starring roles in “Dawson’s Creek” and the movie “Varsity Blues” — was identified with stage 3 colorectal most cancers in mid-2023 and he revealed the prognosis in November 2024.
His ongoing most cancers remedy was not solely emotionally disturbing for him and his spouse Kimberlyhowever financially as nicely — he even auctioned off some iconic memorbilia to fund his most cancers remedy. Kimberly wrote on the household’s GoFundMe web page that his “medical care and the prolonged battle in opposition to most cancers have left the household out of funds.”
He left behind 6 younger children he shared with Kimberly.
RIP