The entertainment world is reeling after the heartbreaking loss of Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek, who has died at just 48 years old.
The beloved actor passed away “peacefully” following a two-and-a-half-year battle with colorectal cancer — a diagnosis that stunned fans who had watched him grow from teen heartthrob to devoted father of six.
James Van Der Beek died on Wednesday, February 11, at just 48 years old after a nearly three-year fight with stage 3 colorectal cancer. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, and their six young children.
In a statement shared to Instagram, his family confirmed the devastating news:
”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. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”
