James Van Der Beek’s mates situation assertion after GoFundMe passes $2 million

James Van Der Beek’s mates have spoken out after a GoFundMe arrange in his reminiscence surpassed $2 million.

The beloved American actor sadly died on the age of simply 48 on Wednesday (11 February) after being recognized with bowel most cancers, and it later got here to mild that his household had been struggling within the wake of the eye-watering medical prices his most cancers remedy had introduced.

His household wrote: “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek handed peacefully this morning. He met his closing days with braveness, religion, and style. There may be 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 buddy.”

Van Der Beek, who was greatest recognized for starring within the 90s and early noughties present Dawson’s Creek, shared six youngsters along with his spouse Kimberly, and a fundraiser was quickly set as much as assist his household after his tragic dying.

That fundraiser, on the time of writing, has reached round $2.2 million, properly over the preliminary $1.5 million goal.

His mates who set it up have now shared a message to everybody who has contributed and shared their assist for Van Der Beek’s household after what has undoubtedly been one of many hardest weeks of their life.

They mentioned: “Thanks from the underside of our hearts for exhibiting up for James and his stunning household.

“Your kindness has meant greater than we will put into phrases. In the midst of deep grief, your assist has been a light-weight. It reminds us that love is actual, that group is robust, and that James’s spirit continues to deliver individuals collectively.

“Your respect and understanding will give them the room they should heal,” the assertion continues.

“Please proceed to maintain James’s spouse and family members in your ideas and prayers. Thanks for honouring his life with compassion, generosity, and love.”

The success of the fundraiser goes to point out simply how a lot the actor was cherished the world over, along with his former co-star Katie Holmes additionally paying an emotional tribute after his dying.

She wrote: “I shaped some phrases with a heavy coronary heart. It is a lot to course of. I’m so grateful to have shared in a chunk of James’ journey. He’s beloved.

“James. Thanks. To share area together with your creativeness is sacred – respiration the identical air within the land of make imagine and trusting that one another’s hearts are secure of their expression…”

Van Der Beek, who additionally appeared in hit comedy sequence similar to How I Met Your Mom and Ugly Betty, first revealed his most cancers analysis in 2024 however continued to behave.

His household might properly relaxation just a little simpler realizing that their monetary burdens have been eased, in addition to having additional proof of simply how a lot James was appreciated by thousands and thousands of individuals.