"Van Der Beek, 48, got his big break in 1997 when he was cast in the lead role of Dawson Leery on Dawson's Creek, and also had notable roles in television shows like Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23 and CSI: Cyber, as a competitor on Dancing with the Stars and The Masked Singer, and in films including Scary Movie, Varsity Blues, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and The Rules of Attraction."
"In 2024, Van Der Beek shared that he had Stage 3 colorectal cancer. Last November, he auctioned off memorabilia from his roles on Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues to raise funds for the costs of his ongoing medical treatments, including wardrobe items he wore, the necklace his character Dawson gave Katie Holmes' Joey Potter for prom, and the cleats his quarterback character Mox wore during filming."
"The money raised by those two fundraisers has apparently run out, according to a GoFundMe that was posted on Wednesday to benefit Van Der Beek's wife and children. Titled Support for James Van Der Beek's Family, the GoFundMe's caption read: James Van Der Beek was a beloved husband, father, and friend who touched the lives of everyone around him. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, James passed away on February 11, 2026"
James Van Der Beek, 48, died on February 11, 2026, after a long battle with Stage 3 colorectal cancer. He rose to fame as Dawson Leery on Dawson's Creek and had notable roles in television and film, including CSI: Cyber, Dancing with the Stars, Scary Movie, and Varsity Blues. He is survived by his wife of fifteen years, Kimberly, and six children: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn, and Jeremiah. Earlier fundraisers, including a memorabilia auction and a Dawson's Creek pilot reading, raised money for treatment but funds have depleted. A new GoFundMe for his family raised more than $1.5 million in less than 24 hours.
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