Mehcad Brooks, One of James Van Der Beek's 'Closest Friends,' Defends Him Amid GoFundMe Donations

One of James Van Der Beek‘s “closest friends,” actor Mehcad Brooks, is coming to his defense after his tragic death.

If you did not see the news, the Dawson’s Creek star died at the age of 48 after battling colorectal cancer.

A GoFundMe was set up after his death to help the family with medical expenses and bills, and there were some major, notable celebrity donations.

However, there was some backlash after it was discovered that James‘ family bought a ranch just weeks before his death for over $4 million.