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Steven Spielberg donated $25,000 to a crowdfunding campaign for the widow and six children of James Van Der Beek, the Dawson’s Creek star who died Feb. 11 of cancer.

The Guardian
Steven Spielberg, Dawson Leery’s idol, donates $25,000 to James Van Der Beek fundraiser

Director revered by actor’s character in Dawson’s Creek is among film industry figures - also including Zoe Saldaña and John M Chu - to make large donation to family The film director Steven Spielberg has donated $25, 000 (£18, 365) to a crowdfunder to help the widow and six children of the actor James Van Der Beek, who died this week after being diagnosed with cancer in 2023. Dawson Leery, Van Der Beek’s character in Dawson’s Creek, the 90s teen soap that shot him to fame, was an aspiring director who idolised Spielberg. Show creator Kevin Williamson had based the character on himself; he went on to write the horror-comedy Scream and other films in the franchise. Continue reading. . .

Steven Spielberg, Dawson Leery’s idol, donates $25,000 to James Van Der Beek fundraiser
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Le Monde
The death of American actor James Van Der Beek, star of the cult series 'Dawson's Creek'

Died on February 11 from cancer at the age of 48, the actor had struggled to shake off the image of his character—the sensitive lover—and to truly break through in cinema.

The death of American actor James Van Der Beek, star of the cult series 'Dawson's Creek'
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Corriere della Sera
The last days of James Van Der Beek: hospice, the family's pain, the photo with his friend Alfonso Ribeiro

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The last days of James Van Der Beek: hospice, the family's pain, the photo with his friend Alfonso Ribeiro
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El Pais
Steven Spielberg, Dawson's Creek idol, donates $25,000 to the family of James Van Der Beek

The director is one of the thousands of people who have supported the fundraising campaign for the family of the late actor, which has already surpassed two million dollars. Zoe Saldana or Jon M. Chu are other well-known faces who have made their contributions, though the most generous donation comes from an anonymous donor.

Steven Spielberg, Dawson's Creek idol, donates $25,000 to the family of James Van Der Beek
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Der Standard
The late Dawson's Creek star: Spielberg donates to James Van Der Beek's family

The actor leaves behind six children.

The late Dawson's Creek star: Spielberg donates to James Van Der Beek's family
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Fundraising campaign: Spielberg donates for James Van Der Beek's family

On Wednesday, Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek died. The actor suffered from colorectal cancer. A fundraising campaign is meant to help his family, including paying medical costs

Fundraising campaign: Spielberg donates for James Van Der Beek's family
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