- Michelle Williams spoke publicly for the first time about the death of her Dawson’s Creek co-star James Van Der Beek, who passed away last month at 48 from stage 3 colorectal cancer.
- Williams expressed constant thoughts for Van Der Beek and his family, and gratitude for the public's response and support following his passing.
- Family friends launched a GoFundMe campaign to support Van Der Beek's wife, Kimberly, and their six children with medical bills and living expenses, raising over $2.5 million.
- The fundraising effort faced online criticism, questioning the family's need for financial aid despite Van Der Beek's fame.
- Celebrities, including Broadway star Donna Vivino, defended the GoFundMe, explaining that the family rented their home, Van Der Beek received no Dawson's Creek residuals, and cancer treatment is extremely expensive.
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