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Actor Awards 2026: Varsity Blues' Ali Larter Speaks Out on James Van Der Beek’s Death
Fellow actors honored James Van Der Beek at the 2026 SAG Awards, highlighting his years-long battle with colorectal cancer and raising over $2.7 million for his family's expenses.
- On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Michelle Williams made her first public appearance since James Van Der Beek’s death, winning the SAG Actor Award and posing with husband Thomas Kail at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, Los Angeles.
- Following his years-long cancer battle, James Van Der Beek, 48, died on Feb. 11 of stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosed in August 2023.
- Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Williams thanked everyone who contributed to supporting Van Der Beek’s family, noting over $2.7 million has been raised by the GoFundMe fundraiser.
- SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood's biggest stars honored Van Der Beek at the 32nd Actor Awards, with Dawson’s Creek co-stars including Ali Larter offering condolences to Kimberly and the six children.
- From their time on Dawson’s Creek, Williams and Van Der Beek's cast bonds were honored as Holmes wrote, I mourn this loss with a heart holding the reality of his absence and deep gratitude for his imprint on it.
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Neil Sedaka.Scott Dudelson/GettyActors Eric Dane, Robert Duvall, and James Van Der Beek died in 2026.So did "Dilbert" creator Scott Adams, Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, and pop icon Neil Sedaka.Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson also died.Below, we look back at those we lost in 2026, listed in alphabetical order.Scott Adams, 68Scott Adams.Michael Macor/Getty ImagesAdams based the character in his beloved "Dilbert" comic strip on his coworkers at…
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Michelle Williams pays tribute to James Van Der Beek at Actor Awards 2026
Michelle Williams honored her late Dawson's Creek costar James Van Der Beek during a heartfelt moment at the 2026 Actor Awards in Los Angeles on March 1.The 45-year-old won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television...
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