"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, the statement read. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend."
"Van Der Beek revealed in 2024 that he was being treated for colorectal cancer. Van Der Beek made a surprise video appearance in September at a Dawson's Creek reunion charity event in New York City after previously dropping out due to illness. He appeared projected onstage at the Richard Rodgers Theatre during a live reading of the show's pilot episode to benefit F Cancer and Van Der Beek. Lin-Manuel Miranda subbed for him on stage."
James Van Der Beek, 48, died peacefully after a battle with colorectal cancer. His family said he met his final days with courage, faith and grace and requested privacy while they grieve their husband, father, son, brother and friend. Van Der Beek revealed in 2024 that he was being treated for colorectal cancer. He made a surprise video appearance in September at a Dawson's Creek reunion charity event after previously withdrawing due to illness, appearing projected during a live reading to benefit F Cancer and Van Der Beek, with Lin-Manuel Miranda subbing onstage. Van Der Beek was best known for Dawson's Creek and also appeared in Varsity Blues and CSI: Cyber.
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