11.02.2026 23:20
Famous actor James Van Der Beek, who became iconic with the legendary 90s youth series Dawson's Creek, passed away at the age of 48. The star, a father of six who had been battling stage three colon cancer since 2023 and faced this process with great courage, was confirmed to have died by his family.
James Van Der Beek, who rose to worldwide fame with the character Dawson Leery in the iconic series Dawson's Creek, passed away at the age of 48 after a tough battle with colon cancer.
SAD NEWS ANNOUNCED BY HIS WIFE
The sad news was confirmed by the famous actor's wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, in an emotional statement. The statement included, "Dear James passed away peacefully this morning. He faced his last days with courage, faith, and grace."
In a post shared on the famous actor's social media account, "Privacy" was requested for his family. The statement read, "Dear James David Van Der Beek passed away peacefully this morning. He faced his last days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share about his love for humanity and the sanctity of time. Those days will come. For now, we ask for peaceful privacy as we mourn our dear husband, father, son, brother, and friend."
HE REVEALED HIS ILLNESS IN 2024
Van Der Beek publicly shared in November 2024 that he had been diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer. During this process, the actor, who was trying to balance treatment and spending time with his family, frequently sent hopeful messages to his fans through social media.
HE WAS A FATHER OF 6 CHILDREN
The star, who also appeared in significant projects such as Varsity Blues and The Rules of Attraction throughout his career, left behind his wife Kimberly and 6 children aged between 3 and 13.