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James Van Der Beek died after battling stage 3 colorectal cancer; a GoFundMe for his family raised $1 million, with tributes from many co-stars and friends.
- On Feb. 11, James Van Der Beek's death was confirmed, with reports saying the actor died at 48 after battling colorectal cancer and tributes flooding entertainment industry social media.
- Diagnosed in 2023, James Van Der Beek later said the stage 3 colorectal cancer reinvigorated his passion for acting and storytelling after his November 2024 disclosure.
- On social media, co-stars posted, with Stacy Keibler writing `While your physical body may no longer be here, I know your spirit is doing big things. I feel it already` and Olivia Munn commenting, `I’m so sorry. My prayers are with you and your beautiful family.`
- He is survived by his wife Kimberly Brook and the six children: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn and Jeremiah, while a GoFundMe for the family has hit $1M.
- He rose to prominence as the lead on Dawson's Creek, a series that debuted in 1998 and ran six seasons, and his broader résumé included the 1999 film `Varsity Blues`, an MTV Movie Award, and reality shows like Dancing with the Stars and The Masked Singer.
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Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people. Experts explain how to decrease risk
An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age. The death of actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, at age 48 is bringing the disease back into the limelight.
Melissa Joan Hart Reflects on James Van Der Beek Being Her First On-Screen Kiss in “Clarissa Explains It All”
Van Der Beek gave Nickelodeon star Melissa Joan Hart her first on-screen kiss in the season 5 episode "Alter Ego"James Van Der Beek (left) and Melissa Joan Hart on 'Clarissa Explains It All' NickelodeonNEED TO KNOWMelissa Joan Hart shared a tribute to James Van Der Beek, who appeared on her hit '90s show, Clarissa Explains It AllIn the post, she noted he was her first on-screen kiss when they worked together on the showThe Dawson's Creek star di…
‘The Masked Singer’ Pays Tribute To James Van Der Beek’s “Griffin” Following His Death
James Van Der Beek died on Wednesday, February 11, at the age of 48 after a long battle with colorectal cancer, and tributes to his memory have been pouring in. On the night that Van Der Beek’s death was confirmed by his family, The Masked Singer paid tribute to the actor with a touching title […]
He knew he had been condemned for months, but he had found peace before making his great journey. James Van Der Beek died of a colorectal cancer on Wednesday, February 11, after months of suffering. His last hours were told by a relative who admits that the actor from Dawson was in a state of generalized weakness.
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