"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."
"He is and will always be family to me ❤️ love you so much, James. The man that you are, you can be proud of. So grateful that I got to be there to say goodbye to you."
"I'm so sad for your beautiful family. While James' legacy will always live on, this is a huge loss to not just your family but the world. Fuck Cancer."
"The Van Der Beeks will be in our daily prayers and we'll be drumming up some money to support your beautiful family."
Actor James Van Der Beek died after a 2024 colorectal cancer diagnosis. His wife said he met his final days with courage, faith, and grace and mentioned his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. The family has faced overwhelming medical costs. Friends organized a GoFundMe, staged a Dawson's Creek reunion last year, and raised funds via Cameo. Paul Walter Hauser and other celebrities pledged prayers and financial support. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nikki Reed, and Emma Slater offered condolences and personal remembrances. Emma Slater described him as family and said she was grateful to have been there to say goodbye.
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