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James Van Der Beek obituary

American actor best known for his role in the television drama Dawson’s Creek

The Guardian - UK

James Van Der Beek's Final Role Will Be In The Legally Blonde Prequel, And Reese Witherspoon Paid 'Devastated' Tribute

The late actor's final project will be Elle.

Cinemablend

Katie Holmes pays tribute to James Van Der Beek: ‘The journey of a hero’

Actor pens emotional handwritten letter to remember late Dawson’s Creek co-star as show creator also shares his grief

The Guardian - US

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James Van Der Beek’s family struggling to keep home after ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star’s death as his wife launches GoFundMe

Just a few months ago, he sold his beloved collectibles to raise money for his treatment.

We Got This Covered

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

James Van Der Beek’s Family Raises $1 Million on GoFundMe Within Hours of His Death

“In the wake of this loss” as GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek’s Family Surpasses $1 Million

The Fashion Central

Dawson Leery was the Tony Soprano of fictional teenage nonsense

TRIBUTE: The whiny, manipulative anti-hero of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ had an ugly cry and a terrible haircut. For a certain generation watching the show on Sunday mornings on Channel 4, it was absolutely thrilling to be exasperated by him. And it’s why the death of his portrayer, the actor James Van…

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James Van Der Beek’s Friends Share Heartbreaking Photos Of His Final Days After He Passes Away

“I couldn’t look at the photos without becoming emotional... He looked like a beautiful joyful soul. Heartbroken for his family and friends."

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“Should Have Hired A Money Manager”: GoFundMe For James Van Der Beek’s Family Sparks Fiery Debate

James Van Der Beek’s passing led to a GoFundMe page for his wife Kimberly, making critics ask why a former Hollywood leading man needed crowdfunding.

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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

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

James Van Der Beek’s final Instagram post honoured his father and daughter after death aged 48

The Dawson’s Creek star died aged 48, his wife Kimberly, 43, confirmed in a statement shared on Instagram on Wednesday

Evening Standard

James Van Der Beek honoured daughter in moving final post before death, aged 48

‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor was diagnosed with cancer in 2023

The Independent UK

Fundraiser for James Van Der Beek’s widow Kimberly passes $1m after family reveals financial toll of cancer treatment

Actor has died aged 48 after a long struggle with stage 3 colorectal cancer

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Evening Standard

James Van Der Beek: GoFundMe for Dawson's Creek star's family raises $1.1million within hours of his death

‘One in a billion’: Dawson’s Creek cast pays tribute to James Van Der Beek

The Independent UK

‘One in a billion’: Dawson’s Creek cast pays tribute to James Van Der Beek

His family announced his death in a statement, saying he faced his final days ‘with courage, faith and grace’.

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James Van Der Beek’s widow launches GoFundMe

Kimberly Van Der Beek, James Van Der Beek’s widow, has launched a GoFundMe.

The Guardian - AU

Fundraiser for James Van Der Beek’s family surpasses $1m in under 24 hours

Dawson’s Creek star, who died on Tuesday, had been open about struggling to meet high expenses of cancer treatment

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The Independent UK

Goodbye, Dawson: James Van Der Beek was a generation’s soulmate

OBITUARY: The former teen heartthrob has died at the age of 48. Kevin E G Perry looks back at how the soulful actor captured hearts around the world before subverting expectations with his later roles

The Guardian - US

James Van Der Beek was so much more than just Dawson

The late actor became known for his role in Kevin Williamson’s era-defining teen show but in the years after he worked hard to subvert his persona

Euronews

'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48 after cancer battle, family says

Van Der Beek made a string of film and TV appearances after the hit teen drama "Dawson's Creek" came to an end in 2003.

The Independent UK

James Van Der Beek reflected on ‘new beginnings’ in final video before his death

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Dawson’s Creek Star James Van Der Beek Has Died Aged 48

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has died at age 48, his wife Kimberley confirmed with a sad Instagram post.

Evening Standard

James Van Der Beek: Dawson’s Creek heart-throb and family man

The US actor was a heart-throb in the late 1990s and most known for his role playing Dawson Leery in Dawson’s Creek.

The Mary Sue

Dawson Creek Star James Van Der Beek Passes Away at 48

Our hearts go out to his loved ones

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