"Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace, reads a statement shared on Van Der Beek's official Instagram page on Wednesday. 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."
"In November 2024, Van Der Beek revealed that he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer as he prepared to appear on US charity TV special, The Real Full Monty. Based on the classic UK movie The Full Monty, the show saw a group of celebrities strip off to raise awareness of cancer. In November 2025, Van Der Beek revealed plans to auction off memorabilia and the treasures' he kept from working on his TV shows and films to fund his cancer treatment."
Actor James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully, and his family asked for privacy while grieving their husband, father, son, brother and friend. A statement said he met his final days with courage, faith and grace. Van Der Beek disclosed a bowel cancer diagnosis in November 2024 while preparing to appear on the US charity special The Real Full Monty. In November 2025 he planned to auction memorabilia and treasures from his TV and film work to fund treatment. Born in Connecticut in 1977, a childhood football concussion redirected him to acting; he rose to fame in 1998 as Dawson Leery and was named one of People magazine's Most Beautiful People.
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