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File photo of Zoe Saldaña giving a speech after being awarded the Heraldic Order of Christopher Columbus by President Abinader.
Actress Zoe Saldaña pledged to donate US$2,500 per month to support the family of actor James Van Der Beek, who died on February 11, 2026, after a battle with colorectal cancer.
Saldaña’s contribution is intended to help provide financial stability for the actor’s widow, Kimberly Van Der Beek, and their six children as they navigate the aftermath of his death.
Van Der Beek, best known for his starring role in Dawson’s Creek, had previously spoken publicly about his diagnosis, prompting widespread support from colleagues, fans, and the entertainment community.
Following his passing, a fundraising campaign was launched on GoFundMe to help cover medical expenses and support his family. The initiative has raised more than US$1 million, reflecting the impact of Van Der Beek’s career and the outpouring of solidarity from the public and industry peers.
Wow seems like the US medical insurance business sucks…RIP…
What’s not mentioned here is Ven Der Beek family live in a 36 acre, waterfront-facing mansion outside Austin, Texas. In addition, they have a multi-million dollar house in Los Angeles they rent out for US 13k a month. So, it’s not quite like they are poor. They want to keep the mansion and the rental property and yes, that will cost a lot. Instead of saying, “Hey, maybe sell the rental property for several million and downsize from the mansion to a large home that will more than meet the family’s needs and put money in the bank.”, it’s a GoFundMe to maintain the family’s lifestyle and assets. There are so many who have a medical calamity that leaves them with nothing afterwards and need a GoFundMe just to survive so it seems a little disingenuous to sponsor a GoFundMe to keep a certain lifestyle that includes a mansion and rental property. Just my personal opinion.
He bought and paid for the mansion shortly before he passed. I guess the 2.5K monthy will pay the house stafff.