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Steven Spielberg has donated $25,000 to a fundraiser for James Van Der Beek's family in a poignant move. 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 Van Der Beek's close friends launched a GoFundMe to help support his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, and their six children, as they are facing "significant financial strain”. Among the high-profile names to donate to the fund were Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw. Though the couple has not yet commented on the decision, Van Der Beek's character on the teen drama idolised the Oscar-winning director and his bedroom featured several of his movie posters. However, Spielberg did record a video message for a Dawson's Creek reunion event last year in which he referenced the storyline. By Friday, over 40,000 people had donated to the GoFundMe, with $2 million raised despite the $1.5 million goal. Other celebrities to contribute included Wicked: For Good director Jon M. Chu, who sent $10,000, and actress Zoe Saldaña, who pledged $2,500 monthly. In a statement, the organisers of the account expressed their gratitude to anyone who donated. Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix is now streaming on Prime Video.
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