The death of actor James Van Der Beek at the age of 48 after a long battle with colorectal cancer gave rise to a new GoFundMe campaign that was set up by his family and friends.
Donations poured in from some very notable names of the industry, too, causing the amount to exceed its financial goal. Currently, it stands above $2 million, and people are now debating over the campaign.
The fundraiser was reportedly said to help cover essential living expenses for the late star's wife and six children after his death.
His widow shared yesterday how the family has entered a serious medical crisis as a lot of funds were spent on the celeb's cancer treatment.
The campaign sparked a heated online debate where some commenters were seen speaking about why a well-known star's family needed public donations and raised bigger issues about financial planning, life insurance, and even the rising cost of healthcare.
This can massively drain savings, even for some very successful professionals out there, as mentioned. Others defended the campaign by pointing out the crippling costs of long-term cancer care and expressed sympathy for the family during this moment of grief.