James Van Der Beek’s Friend Defends Family’s $2.6 Million GoFundMe: ‘You Have No Idea the Pain’
Rolling Stone
by Cheyenne RoundtreeFebruary 17, 2026
Actor Mehcad Brooks has defended James Van Der Beek's family seeking help through GoFundMe following the actor’s death
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Originally published on Rolling Stone on 2/17/2026