
James Van Der Beek dead at 48 after colorectal cancer battle
NY Post
James Van Der Beek, the beloved “Dawson’s Creek” actor, has died after battling colorectal cancer. He was 48.
“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, shared via a joint Instagram statement Wednesday.
“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.”
In the meantime, Kimberly asked fans “for privacy” to grieve.
Several celebrities mourned James’ death, including Hilaria Baldwin, who commented, “Sending so much love. I’m so sorry 💔.”
“We are the luckiest to have been part of his tribe. Fly high James. You were everything good in this world. ❤️,” actress Jamie Lynn Sigler added.




