Popular Hollywood actor James Van Der Beek died at the age of 48. He was battling cancer for a long time. He gained recognition in the late 1990s by playing the character of Dawson Leary in the TV series ‘Dawson’s Creek’.
Emotional statement issued by the family
In the year 2023, he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. However, he had publicly informed about this disease in November 2024. His death was confirmed through an emotional statement issued by the family. While sharing his recent picture, the family said that James faced his last moments with great courage, faith and dignity.
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The statement said that he left this world peacefully. The family also mentioned that James wanted to share many thoughts about his life, human values and the importance of time, which will be discussed later. At present, the family members have appealed to maintain privacy in this difficult time. They remembered him as a devoted husband, loving father, loving son, brother and friend.
Flood of condolence messages on social media
As soon as the news of James Van Der Beek’s death came out, there was a flood of condolence messages on social media. Fans paid tribute remembering his work and personality. A fan wrote that he gave the message of friendship, morality and hope to the youth and inspired them to never give up. Another user shared his memories related to ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and said that watching this show after returning from school was a part of his daily routine and this character will always be remembered.
You inspired so many young adolescents from all around the world, not only spreading good values and friendship but also giving the hope to people not to give. Rip #JamesVanDerBeek pic.twitter.com/tD5wo63Ef2
— Frances (@Venusias) February 11, 2026
James’s personal life was equally rich. He married Kimberly in the year 2010. He has six children. Four daughters, Olivia, Annabel, Emilia and Gwendolyn, and two sons, Joshua and Jeremiah. He often shared glimpses of the moments spent with his family and gave priority to family life.
Remember going home 🏡 after school to watch Dawson’s Creek. Will always remember Dawson. My kids grew up watching this show and my son just loved this show.
Rest in peace James Van Der Beek 🙏🏽🕊️❤️#DawsonsCreek #Dawson #JamesVanDerBeek #cancersucks pic.twitter.com/dcKkl6lXG8—Chrissy (@ChrissyRenaye) February 12, 2026
James Van Der Beek will always be remembered for his contribution to the entertainment world and the character that has settled in the hearts of the audience. There is deep mourning among Hollywood and his fans due to his untimely death.
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