‘Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek has passed away after a battle with cancer.
He was 48 years old.
Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in late 2024.
“Before my diagnosis, I didn’t know much about colorectal cancer,” van der Beek previously said. “I didn’t even realize the screening age [had] dropped to 45; I thought it was still 50.”
TMZ reported:
James Van Der Beek has died … TMZ has learned.
A rep for the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office says … it was reported to them at 6:44 AM. No cause of death was given.
The actor revealed he was battling colorectal cancer in late 2024. He was supposed to join his fellow “Dawson’s Creek” castmates in September, but he was forced to drop out of the reunion for health reasons.
Van Der Beek’s wife, Kimberly, posted about her husband’s passing on Instagram.
“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. 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,” Van Der Beek’s wife wrote on Instagram.
“Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend,” she said.
