Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek has died at age 48 after battling colorectal cancer.
His wife Kimberley shared the sad news with a post on his Instagram.
“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” she wrote.
“He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace.
“There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”
No cause of death has been given as of yet.
Celebrities have taken to social media to mourn the loss of the beloved star.
Van Der Beek was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023. Discussing his cancer battle in November 2024 in an interview with PEOPLE, the actor honoured his “incredible” family for their support.
“I have colorectal cancer. I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family,” the star told PEOPLE at the time.
“There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good,” Van Der Beek added.
James and Kimberley share six children, daughters Olivia, Annabel, Emilia and Gwendolyn, and sons Joshua and Jeremiah.
James Van Der Beek catapulted to stardom as the titular Dawson Leery in the hit teen drama Dawson’s Creek in the late ’90s and early 2000s, landing the role at just 20 years old.
Just a few weeks before his death, James shared his last Instagram post dedicated to his daughter, Annabel, on her 12th birthday — which is also his father’s birthday.
“I see the care and dedication you shower upon those you love most,” he wrote about Annabel and his dad. “I see the same out-of-the-box Aquarian creativity and originality. And you both make every room you’re in more fun. Different sense of humor, but you both have a way of alchemizing the vibe around you in such a subtle way one can almost miss how powerfully you do this.”
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