James Van Der Beek’s Pal Mehcad Brooks Defends Household GoFundMe

James Van Der Beek‘s pal Mehcad Brooks is telling folks to STFU relating to criticizing concerning the household’s GoFundMe — cased closed!

Take a look at the actor’s heated Threads word … he tells anybody who needs to talk unwell of the Van Der Beek household for taking monetary help following James’ demise, they’ll kindly zip it … as a result of they’re clueless about what the household has been by way of — and Mehcad calls them whole consideration seekers.

He provides within the weekend publish … “It’s okay so that you can keep quiet within the face of blind stupidity, meanness and lack of empathy. However perhaps you’re not okay.”

TMZ broke the information — James died final week at age 48 … lower than 3 years after he was identified with stage 3 colorectal most cancers.

Shortly after, mates of the Van Der Beek household launched a GoFundMe to assist with the monetary pressure of his most cancers remedies and life shifting ahead … and it has since surpassed $2.5 million in donations.

Some folks on-line have been vital of the GoFundMe … particularly after TMZ reported he had bought the sprawling Texas ranch his household had been renting for $4.76 million in January.

His rep later clarified his shut buddies got here collectively to boost a down fee for the property.

Regardless, it is no secret James has touched so many, from followers ands mates alike … and Mehcad ain’t standing for a single individual tarnishing his identify.