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Dawson's Creek Star James Van Der Beek Dies at 48
13 Feb
Summary
- Actor James Van Der Beek passed away peacefully at age 48.
- His family has received over $1.8 million in donations.
- Tributes shared by costars like Katie Holmes and others.
Actor James Van Der Beek passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12th, at the age of 48. His family, including his wife Kimberly and their six children, released a statement sharing that he faced his final days with courage and grace.
Following the news, a GoFundMe page established by friends to assist his family with expenses quickly garnered significant support. As of Thursday, February 13th, the fundraiser had received over $1.8 million from more than 35,000 donors.
Numerous colleagues and friends have paid tribute to Van Der Beek. His Dawson's Creek co-star Katie Holmes shared a personal message expressing gratitude for his imagination and the shared experiences on set. Other notable figures, like Donny Osmond and his wife Marie Osmond, also offered their condolences and shared fond memories of the actor and family man.
