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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel McGrath

Steven Spielberg, Dawson Leery’s favourite director, makes generous donation to James Van Der Beek’s family

Steven Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw have donated $25,000 (£18,000) to an online fundraiser for James Van Der Beek’s family, following the actor’s death aged 48.

The Dawson’s Creek star died on Wednesday (11 February), two and a half years after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.

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