When my Mom died of cancer, she was the same age as James Van Der Beek.

I was just a teenager, and it upended my whole world.

Nothing was ever the same after that.

My family didn’t have to do a GoFundMe.

We didn’t have to worry about whether we would keep a roof over our heads or be able to stay in school.

Why?

Universal Healthcare.

My Mom didn’t survive, but her care didn’t bankrupt us.

We didn’t have to worry about whether she could afford treatment.

We didn’t have to fear that we would lose her prematurely due to lack of care.

James Van Der Beek was the face of a generation. He was on one of the most successful teen dramas in history. He made millions for Sony.

Yet cancer financially destroyed him. He couldn’t afford healthcare.

His wife and kids should be allowed to grieve in peace, but instead they have to fundraise to try and ensure they don’t lose their home.

America should be embarrassed. This shouldn’t happen to anyone.

Healthcare is a basic human right.

Guarantee Medicare for All.

#medicareforall #cancer #jamesvanderbeek #uspol

James Van Der Beek, best known for playing Dawson Leery on the late-1990s teen drama “Dawson’s Creek,” died of colorectal cancer on Feb. 11. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/02/12/entertainment-news/james-van-der-beek-dies/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #entertainmentnews #obituary #television #jamesvanderbeek

When my Mom died of cancer, she was the same age as James Van Der Beek.

I was just a teenager, and it upended my whole world.

Nothing was ever the same after that.

My family didn’t have to do a GoFundMe.

We didn’t have to worry about whether we would keep a roof over our heads or be able to stay in school.

Why?

Universal Healthcare.

My Mom didn’t survive, but her care didn’t bankrupt us.

We didn’t have to worry about whether she could afford treatment.

We didn’t have to fear that we would lose her prematurely due to lack of care.

James Van Der Beek was the face of a generation. He was on one of the most successful teen dramas in history. He made millions for Sony.

Yet cancer financially destroyed him. He couldn’t afford healthcare.

His wife and kids should be allowed to grieve in peace, but instead they have to fundraise to try and ensure they don’t lose their home.

America should be embarrassed. This shouldn’t happen to anyone.

Healthcare is a basic human right.

Guarantee Medicare for All.

#medicareforall #cancer #jamesvanderbeek #uspol

James Van Der Beek spent the last year of his life fundraising for cancer treatment.

He auctioned off Dawson’s Creek memorabilia.

Costars launched Cameos to raise money for his care.

A serious diagnosis in the US can financially destroy you.

Now his wife has to fundraise to ensure their children don’t lose their home.

It’s utterly shameful.

Medicare for All.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-james-van-der-beeks-family

#uspol #healthcare #jamesvanderbeek #MedicareForAll

James Van Der Beek spent the last year of his life fundraising for cancer treatment.

He auctioned off Dawson’s Creek memorabilia.

Costars launched Cameos to raise money for his care.

A serious diagnosis in the US can financially destroy you.

Now his wife has to fundraise to ensure their children don’t lose their home.

It’s utterly shameful.

Medicare for All.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-james-van-der-beeks-family

#uspol #healthcare #jamesvanderbeek #MedicareForAll

James Van Der Beek, the star of "Dawson's Creek," has died of colorectal cancer at age 48. Here's @Variety's tribute to him.

https://flip.it/3hoxip

#JamesVanDerBeek #Cancer #Celebrity #Hollywood #RIP #InMemoriam

James Van Der Beek, the star of "Dawson's Creek," has died of colorectal cancer at age 48. Here's @Variety's tribute to him.

https://flip.it/3hoxip

#JamesVanDerBeek #Cancer #Celebrity #Hollywood #RIP #InMemoriam