James Van Der Beek Rep Speaks to Texas Ranch Down Payment Amid GoFundMe Fundraiser

Reports emerged over the weekend that James Van Der Beek and his family bought their ranch in Texas for $4.7 million before his tragic passing.

If you did not see the news, the Dawson’s Creek star died at the age of 48 after battling colorectal cancer.

A GoFundMe was set up after his death to help the family with medical expenses and bills, and there were some major, notable celebrity donations.

James‘ rep just recently released a statement speaking to reports about money.

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“James secured down payment for the Texas ranch for the family with the help of friends through a trust so they could shift from rent to mortgage,” a representative told People.

James and his family moved to the ranch in 2020. The GoFundMe is currently at $2.6 million. Our continued thoughts are with James‘ wife Kimberly, their six kids, and all of his friends and loved ones.

See how Katie Holmes mourned James‘ loss.