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Joshua Jackson Opens up About James Van Der Beek's Death
- On March 10, Joshua Jackson spoke on Today to make his first public comments about James Van Der Beek and pay tribute to his Dawson's Creek costar.
- The actor had disclosed a colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2024 and died Feb. 11 after nearly three years of battle, supporting cancer groups including F Cancer and Guardant Health.
- Jackson said he is still processing the loss and, as a father, the tragedy hits him differently while praising Van Der Beek as a devoted husband and dedicated father.
- Jackson said the cast reunited at a benefit reunion with about 1,400 attendees to support Van Der Beek's family and witness his lasting impact on fans and children.
- Linked to Van Der Beek's advocacy, Jackson emphasized earlier screening and partnered with AstraZeneca and the NHL on the Get Body Checked campaign .
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Four weeks after the far too early death of James Van Der Beek (†48), his longtime "Dawson's Creek" companion now speaks for the first time.
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A few weeks after the death of James Van Der Beek, Dawson's indispensable performer in the eponymous series, his loved ones are still struggling to mourn his disappearance. This is the case of Joshua Jackson. The actor of the series spoke for the first time about the death of his friend on Today, Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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