US EditionSteven Spielberg Donates $25,000 to James Van Der Beek's $2m GoFundMe
- In a move reported Thursday, Steven Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw donated $25,000 to the GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek's family.
- Because the family's funds were exhausted by treatment, James Van Der Beek, who died February 11, 2026, left his wife and six children facing medical bills and costs.
- Among other top donors, Steven Spielberg donated $10,000 to the GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek’s family, which has raised over $1.6 million.
- Because contributions surged, organizers say the money will help Kimberly Van Der Beek and their six children stay in their home, cover expenses, and support education.
- Kevin Williamson recalled that 'Dawson's bedroom was sort of a temple to Spielberg, and so I had to write a letter to him because he retains the rights to all that stuff,' and he responded, 'You can use everything.
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James Van Der Beek GoFundMe Reaches Huge Milestone
Photo Credit: FOX via Getty Images Hollywood, and the world at large, has rallied behind the family of James Van Der Beek, following his death at the age of 48. The GoFundMe page started by his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, has exceeded all expectations. As of February 13, two days after the Dawson’s Creek actor passed away, the fundraiser has exceeded $2 million in funds. The donors include stars such as Steven Spielberg and Zoe Saldaña, who gav…
After the death of James Van Der Beek, help comes from Hollywood: his great idol is generous and supports the actor's family.
Star director Steven Spielberg donates $25,000 to the family of James Van Der Beek, who died of colon cancer.
The $550,000 goal initially set for the campaign to financially support the actor's wife and six children was surpassed within 48 hours.
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