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Behind the Aegis

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4. I think the wrong question is being asked.

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Sat Feb 21, 2026, 09:43 PM

Feb 21

The real question is: Why does ANYONE have to ask/beg for money or go broke or decide which utility (if any) stays on and/or rent gets paid in order to pay for medical bills and/or stay healthy!?

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Did James Van Der Beek Really Die Broke? [View all] BlueWaveNeverEnd Feb 21 OP

I read an article that said his medical bills were astronomical..I can only imagine. Deuxcents Feb 21 #1

That could explain it alright. Disaffected Feb 21 #2

Over a million $$$. My own father died in 1987 and had bills that expensive...Yes. Even then. hlthe2b Feb 21 #3

I had one heart attack. Iggo Feb 22 #13

I think the wrong question is being asked. Behind the Aegis Feb 21 #4

EXACTLY!!! niyad Feb 21 #9

+1 leftstreet Feb 21 #10

Well, Thank You, Hollywood! And, Cha Feb 21 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Feb 21 #6

I didn't realize his Dawson's Creek contract was so bad dsc Feb 21 #7

It doesn't matter. No one is putting a gun to the head of any donors. n/t Jacson6 Feb 21 #8

Poor rich person. Down to just a few million. Blue Full Moon Feb 21 #11

Oh..didnt know she was anti vax BlueWaveNeverEnd Feb 21 #12

I would guess the miracle cure all ivermectin was used. Blue Full Moon Feb 22 #14

Man, that PR machine is working hard to paper over the audacity Sympthsical Feb 22 #15

Lol...the smart move would be to take that money and go live like peasants. Iggo Feb 22 #16

Given her grifting track record Sympthsical Feb 22 #20

Eric Dane, star of ER, gofundme has been setup BlueWaveNeverEnd Feb 22 #18

Not nearly as successful so far Sympthsical Feb 22 #19

He was married to Rebecca Gayheart JI7 Feb 22 #21

Reportedly he owed IRS almost $95,000 for 2017, $174,000 for 2019 wishstar Feb 22 #17