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James Van Der Beek lived a quiet ranch life as he battled cancer.<\/p>\n
A sad cloud has been cast over James Van Der Beek\u2019s reported $4.2 million fortune following his untimely death at the age of 48, raising tragic questions over the extensive costs of his cancer battle.<\/p>\n
Van Der Beek leaves behind a sprawling river ranch after turning his back on Hollywood following his cancer diagnosis but there are now doubts over how much financial support his family will actually see.<\/p>\n
The Dawson\u2019s Creek star, who died following his battle with Stage 3 colorectal cancer, famously traded his Beverly Hills lifestyle for a five-bedroom Austin estate in 2020 to give his six children a \u201cconnection to nature.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Celebrity Net Worth<\/a>, the actor\u2019s legacy includes a multi-million dollar property portfolio and a significant investment history across Texas and California worth an estimated $US3 million ($A4.2 million). <\/p>\n But a GoFundMe<\/a> appeal set up in the wake of the actor\u2019s death has raised concerns over how much money and property assets his wife and six children might actually receive.<\/p>\n Years before his death, the Texas Rangers star abandoned the A-list lifestyle in Los Angeles in favour of a quieter life on a wooded ranch in Austin.<\/p>\n The waterfront residence, which features views of the Pedernales River, includes a main house, several guest cabins and a commercial kitchen.<\/p>\n MORE: Secret Tina will exposed: Who got her $380m<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018A**\u2019: Star loses entire fortune in shock move<\/a><\/p>\n Baywatch star\u2019s sad life now after vanishing<\/a><\/p>\n James Van Der Beek (second left) has died at the age of 48.<\/p>\n Van Der Beek shot to fame in Dawson\u2019s Creek.<\/p>\n The property was described in previous listings as a place to \u201cchannel your hippie cowboy,\u201d featuring a private tram to the river and expansive outdoor living spaces.<\/p>\n While Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly initially leased the ranch to \u201ctest out\u201d the Lone Star State, the move became a permanent sanctuary during his intensive health struggles.<\/p>\n The family\u2019s long-term future at the ranch is now uncertain following his death and the launch of the Gofundme campaign.<\/p>\n \u201cThe costs of James\u2019s medical care and the extended fight against cancer have left the family out of funds,\u201d the GoFundMe page reads.<\/p>\n \u201cThey are working hard to stay in their home and to ensure the children can continue their education and maintain some stability during this incredibly difficult time. <\/p>\n The Texas Rangers star had turned his back on the A-lister lifestyle. Picture: Instagram\/James Van Der Beek<\/p>\n James and Kimberly both noted that their new home allows them greater proximity to nature, which they wanted their children to have access to. Picture: Realtor<\/p>\n A barn is one of the many structures on the compound. Picture: Realtor<\/p>\n \u201cThe support of friends, family, and the wider community will make a world of difference as they navigate the road ahead.<\/p>\n The GoFundMe has an initial goal of $US350,000 ($A491,000), with more than $US295,000 ($A414,000) raised in the first two hours since it was posted.<\/p>\n Van Der Beek\u2019s property moves included a long-term play in Beverly Hills.<\/p>\n He purchased a luxury residence in the 90210 postcode for $US2.5 million ($A3.8 million) in 2013. <\/p>\n After relocating to Texas, he turned the home into a high-end rental, seeking $US12,000 ($A18,000) per month.<\/p>\n The home is now estimated to be worth approximately $US4 million ($A6.1 million)..<\/p>\n His earlier moves included an investment property in Valley Village, California, bought in 2005 for $US1.26 million ($A1.9 million) and sold in 2014 for $US1.15 million ($A1.7 million) after years on the rental market.<\/p>\n The couple moved to their Texas ranch in 2020 to find more \u201cspace\u201d and a \u201cconnection to nature\u201d. Picture: Instagram\/James Van Der Beek<\/p>\n Van Der Beek appeared virtually at the Dawson\u2019s Creek Class Reunion. Picture: X<\/p>\n The actor first revealed his Stage 3 diagnosis in November 2024, admitting that treating the disease had become a \u201cfull-time job.\u201d<\/p>\n In a final act of charity, Van Der Beek used his platform to sell replicas of his iconic Varsity Blues jersey to fund treatment for other families walking the same path.<\/p>\n \u201cI was healthy. I was doing the cold plunge. I was in amazing cardiovascular shape, and I had Stage 3 cancer,\u201d he told Healthline<\/a> months before his passing.<\/p>\n He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Kimberly, and their six children: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn, and Jeremiah.<\/p>\n MORE: Tom Cruise shock $67m call, abandons staff<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018I can\u2019t\u2019: Sad reason Kirsten Stewart to quit US<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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