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James Van Der Beek’s wife says ‘reality is settling in’ months after actor died

The actor, known for starring in Dawson’s Creek, died on February 11.

Evening Standard · May 13

Sopranos star Jamie Lynn Sigler says she ‘bonded a lot’ over illness with James Van Der Beek before his death

Sigler was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was 20

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Joshua Jackson pays tribute to Dawson’s Creek co-star James Van Der Beek

Jackson called the late actor a ‘good man’ and a ‘dedicated father’

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Celebrities defend Van Der Beek family from ‘attacks’ after GoFundMe raises $2 million

A GoFundMe was created to help support the ‘Dawon’s Creek’ star’s family in wake of his death

The Independent UK · Feb 14

Emma Slater pays tribute to Dancing With The Stars partner James Van Der Beek

The 37-year-old appeared in the 28th season of the dancing show with Van Der Beek.

Evening Standard · Feb 12

Katie Holmes mourns James Van Der Beek’s death as she pays tribute to 'beloved' Dawson’s Creek co-star

The paid starred together for six seasons in the teen drama.

Evening Standard · Feb 12

Katie Holmes remembers ‘beloved’ Dawson’s Creek co-star James Van Der Beek

The paid starred together for six seasons in the teen drama.

The Independent UK · Feb 12

James Van Der Beek, the 'Dawson's Creek' star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48

James Van Der Beek, best known as Dawson on “Dawson’s Creek,” has died at 48, according to a statement on his Instagram

The Independent UK · Feb 11

James Van Der Beek death: Dawson’s Creek actor dies aged 48

Star of popular 1990s teen drama and father of six revealed in November 2024 that he had privately been receiving treatment for stage 3 colorectal cancer

The Independent UK · Feb 11

James Van Der Beek addresses concerns over his appearance at Dawson’s Creek reunion

Actor claims sudden weight loss was not cancer-related

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025