After A GoFundMe For James Van Der Beek’s Family Drew Criticism, One Of The Late Actor’s Friends Defended It BuzzFeedEXCLUSIVE: James Van Der Beek Bought Family’s Rented Texas Ranch for $4.8 Million Just 1 Month Before His Death Realtor.comExperts Explain Why James Van Der Beek Was at a Financial Disadvantage with TV Residual Model (Exclusive) People.comJames Van Der Beek’s Friend Defends GoFundMe After Critic Says $2.6 Million Total ‘Doesn’t Sit Right’: ‘It’s OK to STFU When You Can’t Know What the F— You’re Talking About’ VarietyActor Mehcad Brooks Defends James Van Der Beek’s Family’s $2.6M GoFundMe Amid Backlash The Hollywood Reporter