US EditionJames Van Der Beek's Death Highlights Colorectal Cancer Rise
James Van Der Beek publicly shared his stage 3 colorectal cancer battle from 2023 until his death, raising awareness about early detection and screening benefits.
- Kimberly Van Der Beek confirmed on Instagram on Feb. 11, 2026 that `Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning.`
- Having battled cancer for years, James Van Der Beek was first diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in August 2023 and publicly disclosed it in November 2024.
- His Jan. 25 Instagram post showed a birthday tribute to daughter Annabel and father, while a photo with wife Kimberly Van Der Beek last month became his final shared portrait.
- A GoFundMe seeking US$500,000 t to support his widow and six children raised more than US$200,000 less than an hour after launch, and Kimberly Van Der Beek asked for peaceful privacy.
- Beyond on-screen roles, Van Der Beek's legacy will include his family resilience and candidness that sparked dialogue about colorectal cancer and early screening.
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What caused James Van Der Beek's death? #tabloid
What is known about his illness and passing James Van Der Beek died after a battle with colorectal cancer. Family statements and multiple reports identify the disease as stage 3 colorectal cancer; the actor had been publicly open about his diagnosis and treatment in the months leading up to his ...
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The Independent (US)James Van Der Beek shared moving final post weeks before death
‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor was diagnosed with cancer in 2023
In 2024 he had told of being sick and of how the diagnosis, received in 2023, had been a shock: a change in bowel habits had made him think of an excessive consumption of coffee. The colonoscopy had instead discovered colon cancer: James Van Der Beek died yesterday 11 February and for some days he was in a hospice. They moved the words of a friend of his at the Daily Mail: "He was no longer being treated for a while because there was nothing mor…
The death of the actor was confirmed by his family in a statement this Wednesday. He was 48 years old and had revealed in November 2024 that he had colorectal cancer.
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