A GoFundMe shared by James Van Der Beek's wife is raising funds to cover bills following the actor's death from colorectal cancer at 48.

Spielberg and his wife, retired actress Kate Capshaw, gave $25,000 to the online fundraiser that was set up by friends of Van Der Beek’s family. Van Der Beek, best known for his roles on the 1998-2003 teen drama series “ Dawson’s Creek ” and 1999 sports drama “ Varsity Blues ,

Within days, a GoFundMe fundraiser established for the family of actor James Van Der Beek raised more than $2.5 million, with donors leaving heartfelt notes about the “Dawson’s Creek” star.

Several celebrities came to the defense of James Van Der Beek’s family after a GoFundMe was created on their behalf following the actor’s death. Van Der Beek died on February 11, 2026, at age 48,

The fundraiser for James Van Der Beek 's wife and kids following his death is doing quite well. So well, in fact, that friends of the Dawson's Creek alum who started a GoFundMe account for them, gave a grateful update Thursday,

A GoFundMe has been set up in James Van Der Beek's name to help his family financially recover from his illness. According to the donation page, the family depleted their resources to pay for the treatment that Van Der Beek was undergoing.

Steven Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, are among the latest donors to a fundraising campaign in support of the late James Van Der Beek’s family. Spielberg, 79, and Capshaw, 72, appear to have donated $25,

EGOT-winner Steven Spielberg has showed his support by donating $25,000 to the late James Van Der Beek's family.