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Jack Osbourne Remembers Dawson's Creek Co-star James Van Der Beek
7 Mar
Summary
- Jack Osbourne shared memories of James Van Der Beek on a podcast.
- Osbourne recalled acting alongside Van Der Beek on Dawson's Creek.
- Their children developed friendships after they worked together.
Jack Osbourne recently shared fond memories of his late Dawson's Creek co-star, James Van Der Beek. Speaking on the 'Hate to Break It to Ya' podcast, Osbourne reflected on meeting Van Der Beek in 2002 while he was a recurring guest on the popular teen drama.
Osbourne, who played himself in two episodes of Dawson's Creek, recalled a unique crossover storyline. He explained that Busy Philipps' character's backstory involved babysitting him, creating an unusual connection. The segment was filmed after Van Der Beek's death in February.
The former reality TV star mentioned that he and Van Der Beek grew closer after sharing the screen. A special bond developed, and Osbourne shared that their children also became friends. James Van Der Beek, who starred as the titular Dawson Leery from 1998 to 2003, died at age 48.
News of Van Der Beek's passing broke on February 11, following a two-year fight with stage III colorectal cancer. His family announced his peaceful departure, requesting privacy during their grief. His brother, Jared Van Der Beek, also shared a heartfelt tribute, describing the profound heartbreak of losing his closest confidant.
