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Ali Larter Honors Late 'Varsity Blues' Co-Star Van Der Beek
2 Mar
Summary
- James Van Der Beek died at 48 after a cancer battle.
- Ali Larter honored his grace at the 2026 Actors Awards.
- His wife shared his passing with courage and faith.
Fellow SAG-AFTRA members gathered at the 2026 Actors Awards on March 1 to honor the memory of James Van Der Beek.
The "Dawson's Creek" star, who publicly shared his Stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2024, passed away at the age of 48.
His "Varsity Blues" co-star, Ali Larter, expressed her heartfelt condolences on the red carpet. "My heart goes out to Kimberly and his six beautiful children," Larter told Entertainment Tonight, emphasizing Van Der Beek's inherent grace that she believes he gifted to the world.
James's wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, confirmed his passing on February 11, marking the end of a years-long battle with cancer. In a statement on social media, she shared that he faced his final days with remarkable courage, faith, and grace. She also indicated that further details regarding his wishes and love for humanity would be shared later, requesting peaceful privacy for their family during their grief.
