Steven Spielberg donates $25,000 to James Van Der Beek's $2m GoFundMe

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete February 13, 2026 at 10:40 AM

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Following the death of actor James Van Der Beek at age 48 from bowel cancer, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to support his wife and six children, exceeding its $2 million goal. The fundraiser was initiated by friends of the family to help with financial burdens caused by medical expenses. Notable donations included $25,000 from director Steven Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw, $2,500 monthly from actress Zoe Saldaña-Perego, and $10,000 from director Jon M Chu. Van Der Beek was best known for his role in "Dawson's Creek," where his character was a fan of Spielberg's films. The Friends of the Van Der Beek family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and generosity.

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