"Holmes, who rose to fame alongside Van Der Beek while playing his on-again, off-again love interest Joey Potter, began her message by directly addressing her longtime friend. "James, thank you," she wrote. "To share a space with your imagination is sacred - breathing the same air in the land of make believe and trusting that each other's hearts are safe in their expression. These are some of the memories, along with laughter, conversations about life, James Taylor songs - adventures of a unique youth.""
"Last September, Holmes shared some words of encouragement for Van Der Beek after he made a video appearance at a Dawson's Creek cast reunion in New York City that he was unable to attend in person due to illness. "James, you got this," she said on Instagram at the time. "We got you. To everyone who supported us from the beginning and who continue to support James and his beautiful family, we thank you.""
James Van Der Beek died at 48 on February 11 after a yearslong, public battle with colorectal cancer. Katie Holmes posted a handwritten Instagram tribute expressing heavy-hearted grief and gratitude for sharing part of his journey. Holmes described sharing creative space with Van Der Beek as sacred, recalling laughter, life conversations, James Taylor songs and youthful adventures. She praised his compassion, bravery, selflessness and strength and called his life a "journey of a Hero," saying she mourns with deep gratitude for his imprint. Holmes previously offered encouragement during his illness and pledged ongoing support and love for his wife Kimberly and their six children.
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