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Mehcad Brooks publicly defended James Van Der Beek’s family GoFundMe, which has raised more than $2 million to support Van Der Beek’s wife and six children after his death from colorectal cancer, pushing back at critics who questioned the fundraiser and highlighting donations from stars like Steven Spielberg, Kate Capshaw, Jon M. Chu and Zoe Saldana.
A GoFundMe set up for James Van Der Beek’s family after his death raised over $2.6 million to cover medical costs and living expenses; controversy followed when his team disclosed the family secured a down payment on a $4.76 million Texas ranch through a trust with friends, prompting critics to suggest donors were funding a luxury lifestyle. The campaign remained active as of February 16.
James Van Der Beek’s rep addressed online backlash over the GoFundMe and a Texas ranch purchase, saying the family bought the home through a trust with help from friends to move from renting to a mortgage. The GoFundMe has raised millions for his wife and six children, attracting donations from celebrities and critics who question the fundraising. The family asks for privacy as they mourn, and the piece notes they previously owned a Beverly Hills rental property.