Celebs React To James Van Der Beek's Death At 48

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James Van Der Beek has died at the age of 48 after a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer, his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, confirmed on Feb. 11. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning," Kimberly wrote alongside a photo of her late husband on Instagram. "He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend."

The Dawson Creek star confirmed his cancer diagnosis with People in November 2024. "I have colorectal cancer,” he told the outlet at the time. “I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family.”

In the wake of his passi...