Steven Spielberg donates $25,000 to James Van Der Beek's $2m GoFundMe
Summary
Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg and his wife donated $25,000 to a GoFundMe campaign for actor James Van Der Beek's family after his death from cancer. The crowdfunding effort surpassed its $2 million goal to support his wife and six children. Several other celebrities also contributed to the fund.Key Facts
- Steven Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, donated $25,000 to help James Van Der Beek's family.
- The GoFundMe campaign collected over $2 million for the actor's family needs.
- James Van Der Beek died at age 48 from bowel cancer.
- Other contributors include actress Zoe Saldana ($2,500) and director Jon M Chu ($10,000).
- The fundraising was organized by Friends of the Van Der Beek family.
- Van Der Beek was famous for his role in the teen drama "Dawson's Creek."
- The family asked for financial help due to high medical costs.
- Spielberg had previously sent a surprise video message to a "Dawson's Creek" reunion event.
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