Hollywood is rallying around the Van Der Beek family during their time of need. As many know, James Van Der Beek died at the young age of 48 following a years-long battle with colorectal cancer. Soon after the heartbreaking announcement, his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, launched a GoFundMe to raise money for herself and her six children as they are "out of funds" due to his treatment. Related: Reese Witherspoon's Emotional Tribute To James Van Der Beek Kimberly initially set the fundraiser goal at $550,000, but she increased it to $1.