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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Fundraiser for James Van Der Beek's family surpasses $1 million
Caption: A fundraiser for James Van Der Beek's family has surpassed $1 million in less than 24 hours. On Wednesday, a spokesperson announced that the Dawson's Creek actor had died "peacefully" at the age of 48 following a two-and-a-half-year battle with colorectal cancer. Shortly after the sad news, some of James's close friends launched a GoFundMe to help support his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, and their six children, as the family is facing "significant financial strain”. By early Thursday, over 24,000 people had donated to the fund, with at least $1.2 million raised of the $1.3 million goal. In a statement shared on her Instagram page, Kimberly thanked James's fans from around the world for their assistance. ”My friends created this link to support me and our children during this time. With gratitude and a broken heart," she wrote. In the original message posted on the GoFundMe account, the organiser confirmed the funds will be used to cover essential living expenses, pay bills, and support the Van Der Beek children's education. ”The costs of James's medical care and the extended fight against cancer have left the family out of funds," they noted. ”They are working hard to stay in their home and to ensure the children can continue their education and maintain some stability during this incredibly difficult time. The support of friends, family, and the wider community will make a world of difference as they navigate the road ahead.” Last November, James teamed up with Propstore to auction off props and costumes from his most famous projects to help ease the financial burden of his ongoing cancer battle. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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