View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images James Van Der Beek's family is dealing with the financial aftermath of his death. After the late Dawson's Creek alum, 48, died on Wednesday, February 11, following a lengthy battle with colorectal cancer, a GoFundMe page was created to help James' family pay for the medical costs. As of Thursday, February 12, the fundraiser has reached more than $1.6 million in donations.