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James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane were omitted from the Oscars 2026 In Memoriam segment, triggering social-media backlash as fans noted other notable omissions, even as the tribute still honored figures like Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford.
The Oscars’ In Memoriam segment, stretched to about 15 minutes to honor Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, and Robert Redford, still omits several notable figures—Brigitte Bardot, Bud Cort, and Imax pioneer David Keighley—as well as TV stars James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane. Rachel McAdams and Barbra Streisand offered tributes, while others like Claudia Cardinale and Diane Ladd received mini-tributes. The omissions sparked disappointment from families and fans, highlighting the ongoing debate over who is included when the memorial segment is so time-constrained.
Oscars expands its In Memoriam for this year, but the TV broadcast still omits several notable figures — including James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane (and Malcolm-Jamal Warner) — with more names appearing only on the Academy’s site rather than on-screen.
Kimberly Van Der Beek marked James Van Der Beek's first posthumous birthday with heartfelt Instagram Stories and photos of their family, following his Feb. 11 death after a year-long battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer at age 48; the Dawson's Creek alum and his wife renewed their vows days before he died, and friends set up a GoFundMe to cover medical costs as the family grieves.
Kimberly Van Der Beek marked her husband James Van Der Beek’s first posthumous birthday with sentimental Instagram Stories, sharing photos of the couple with their six children and expressing how much she misses him. James, who died at 48 after a journey with stage 3 colorectal cancer on Feb. 11, renewed their vows with Kimberly days before his passing and a GoFundMe set up by friends to help with medical costs quickly surpassed $1 million.
Kimberly Brook marked what would have been James Van Der Beek's 49th birthday with over 60 Instastories, saying she misses him tremendously after his death from a two-year battle with stage III colorectal cancer; Van Der Beek is survived by six children, and a GoFundMe to support the family has raised about $2.75 million.
Kimberly Brook, the widow of James Van Der Beek, paid tribute to Eric Dane after the actor’s death from ALS, posting RIP and expressing love for Dane’s wife Rebecca Gayheart and that they will miss their friends at Christmas parties; the piece notes Dane died at 53 following an ALS battle, and recalls that Van Der Beek died last week at 48 after a colorectal cancer fight.
James Van Der Beek, the Dawson’s Creek star, was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2023 and fought the disease with both conventional and alternative treatments. Despite a long acting career, his finances were not vast, and he rented a 36‑acre Texas ranch for his family. A GoFundMe to support his widow and six children has raised more than $2.6 million, prompting scrutiny of how a famous actor ended up needing charity. Rumors about wealth and ranch ownership were clarified; the down payment on the ranch came via a trust with help from friends. He died on February 11 at 48 after a three‑year battle; the piece emphasizes that the true accounting is the outpouring of support from friends, colleagues, and fans rather than net worth.
Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional post that her cancer screening results were positive while her husband’s were negative, suggesting she may have staged cancer. She plans a PET scan as the next step but is fighting to have it covered by insurance. Romano expressed gratitude for surviving a recent eye-injury incident, reflected on her support network, and referenced James Van Der Beek’s cancer battle to underscore the seriousness of the moment.
Mehcad Brooks, a close friend of James Van Der Beek, pushes back at critics of the late actor’s GoFundMe that has raised about $2.6 million for his wife and six children after Van Der Beek’s colorectal cancer death. Skeptics questioned public fundraising given reports of a Texas ranch purchase; a representative later clarified the family was renting and that Van Der Beek had secured funds for a down payment before his death. Brooks urged compassion, saying people don’t know the pain the family faced and the generosity they’ve received."
Mehcad Brooks publicly defended James Van Der Beek’s family GoFundMe, which has raised more than $2 million to support Van Der Beek’s wife and six children after his death from colorectal cancer, pushing back at critics who questioned the fundraiser and highlighting donations from stars like Steven Spielberg, Kate Capshaw, Jon M. Chu and Zoe Saldana.
Mehcad Brooks, a close friend of James Van Der Beek, defended the GoFundMe campaign for Van Der Beek’s wife and kids after the actor’s death, pushing back at critics who questioned the $2.6 million raised. Brooks posted a blunt rebuttal on Threads, saying it’s unfair to judge people’s generosity or pain. The GoFundMe, started by friends, had reached about $2 million and later hit $2.6 million as supporters mourned Van Der Beek’s passing and his impact. Backlash intensified after a Realtor.com report about a Texas ranch purchase; Van Der Beek’s representative said the down payment was funded through a trust with help from friends. The piece underscores the family’s grief and the actor’s lasting influence.
A GoFundMe set up for James Van Der Beek’s family after his death raised over $2.6 million to cover medical costs and living expenses; controversy followed when his team disclosed the family secured a down payment on a $4.76 million Texas ranch through a trust with friends, prompting critics to suggest donors were funding a luxury lifestyle. The campaign remained active as of February 16.
James Van Der Beek’s family GoFundMe has raised about $2.65 million from nearly 50,000 donors (77% over its $1.5M goal), prompting 1,500+ comments that split into five recurring camps: Sell the Ranch First, Grief Deserves Grace, Show Us Receipts, This Is a Healthcare Crisis, and It’s Complicated. The debate highlights personal beliefs about wealth, transparency, and the U.S. healthcare system, with donors averaging about $53 each. New reporting that the ranch down payment involved friends via a trust adds nuance to the discussion about whether the campaign was necessary or justified.
James Van Der Beek's rep says the Texas ranch down payment was secured through a trust with help from friends to transition the family from renting to owning; the family moved to the ranch in 2020, and the GoFundMe fundraiser has reached about $2.6 million to cover medical expenses after his death from colorectal cancer at 48, leaving six children.