00:00Following the death of James Van Der Beek on Wednesday, the GoFundMe page launched for his
00:05family has already topped $1.5 million in donations. The 48-year-old Dawson's Creek
00:11star died Wednesday morning following a battle with colorectal cancer. Shortly after the news
00:16of his death, Van Der Beek's inner circle set up a GoFundMe account for his wife, Kimberly
00:21Van Der Beek, and their six children. The GoFundMe stated, in part,
00:25In the wake of this loss, Kimberly and the children are facing an uncertain future.
00:30The cost of James' medical care and the extended fight against cancer have left the family out of
00:35funds. They are working hard to stay in their home and to ensure the children can continue their
00:40education and maintain some stability during this incredibly difficult time. Kimberly shared the
00:45link on her social media, writing, My friends created this link to support me and my children
00:50during this time, with gratitude and a broken heart. Less than 24 hours later, the account had
00:55topped $1 million in donations. As of press time, the GoFundMe has received over $1.5 million.
01:03Some notable Hollywood names have also seemingly donated to Van Der Beek's GoFundMe.
01:07Oscar winner Zoe Saldana donated $2,500 on a monthly basis. And Lynn Lear, Norman Lear's widow,
01:14donated $5,000 on a monthly basis. Producer and Cameo co-founder Martin Blinko donated $10,000
01:20as did famed music talent manager Gayo Siri. The Hollywood Reporter has not verified these
01:25donations. For much more on this story, go to THR.com. This is The Hollywood Reporter News.
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