James Van Der Beek’s friend and fellow actor Mehcad Brooks (“True Blood,” “Mortal Kombat”) recently used Threads (via Daily Beast) to slam the backlash over the GoFundMe that was created to raise money for Van Der Beek’s wife and children after his death. The campaign raised $2.6 million after revealing the late actor’s cancer battle […]
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James Van Der Beek’s friend and fellow actor Mehcad Brooks (“True Blood,” “Mortal Kombat”) recently used Threads (via Daily Beast) to slam the backlash over the GoFundMe that was created to raise money for Van Der Beek’s wife and children after his death. The campaign raised $2.6 million after revealing the late actor’s cancer battle […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
James Van Der Beek’s friend and fellow actor Mehcad Brooks (“True Blood,” “Mortal Kombat”) recently used Threads (via Daily Beast) to slam the backlash over the GoFundMe that was created to raise money for Van Der Beek’s wife and children after his death. The campaign raised $2.6 million after revealing the late actor’s cancer battle […]
Home TV News Feb 17, 2026 6:46am PT James Van Der Beek’s Friend Defends GoFundMe After Critic Says $2.6 Million Total ‘Doesn’t Sit Right’: ‘It’s OK to STFU When You Can’t Know What the F— You’re Talking About’ By Zack Sharf Plus Icon Zack Sharf Digital News Director ZSharf Latest Margot Robbie Used to Watch Rachel McAdams’ ‘Notebook’ Audition Before Her Own to ‘Just Try and Be as Good as Her… It’s the Commitment’ 5 days ago Joe Rogan Refused to Meet Jeffrey Epstein in 2017, Then Ended Up in the Epstein Files: They Tried to ‘Get Me to Meet Him. I Was Like, Bitch Are You High?’ 5 days ago Ben Stiller Shuts Down Congressman for Demanding FCC Investigation into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: ‘Bunny’s Got Huge Talent and Even Bigger Heart’ 6 days ago See All Phil Chester and Sarah K. Byrne James Van Der Beek‘s friend and fellow actor Mehcad Brooks (“True Blood,” “Mortal Kombat”) recently used Threads (via Daily Beast) to slam the backlash over the GoFundMe that was created to raise money for Van Der Beek’s wife and children after his death. The campaign raised $2.6 million after revealing the late actor’s cancer battle had left his family “out of funds.” However, detractors emerged on social media. “This doesn’t sit right with me. Not at all,” one user on Threads posted about the GoFundMe. “Sure, I get it. But thousands of people around the world face this exact situation every day and deal with the struggle. They don’t get $2.5 million. It’s just weird. He had to have had life insurance… and residual checks…” Popular on Variety Related Stories 'Solo Mio' Review: Kevin James Is Ripe for Romance in Rome
