James Van Der Beek's close friend is describing his family's "urgent" need for money after his death. "I'm just so happy and grateful that so many people feel moved in their hearts the way that those of us close feel," designer Erin Fetherston told ExtraTV on Thursday, February 12, as the actor's family raised more than $2 million in donations via GoFundMe. "There is a sincere and urgent need here for the family. They have really been through it, and I just want to thank everyone on their behalf who has given and who may feel inspired to give.