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, after a battle with stage III colorectal cancer.
“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith and grace,” a social media statement read. “There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brot...
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