New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- A GoFundMe fundraiser for the family of Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has raised over $1 million in the days following news of the actor's death, as friends, fans and fellow celebrities rally to help his widow and six children.

Van Der Beek, best known for his role as Dawson Leery on the hit 1990s teen drama Dawson's Creek, died on 11 February 2026 at the age of 48 after a long battle with stage three colorectal cancer. The announcement of his passing was made by his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, on social media, where she described his final days as courageous and full of grace.

Shortly after the announcement, friends and loved ones set up a GoFundMe page titled "Support for James Van Der Beek's family" to...