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Dawson's Creek Star Van Der Beek Dies at 48
13 Feb
Summary
- James Van Der Beek died at age 48 from colorectal cancer.
- He is survived by his wife Kimberly and their six children.
- The couple met in 2009 and married in Tel Aviv in 2010.
Actor James Van Der Beek passed away on Wednesday at the age of 48 following a courageous fight with colorectal cancer. His death has sent waves of grief through Hollywood and beyond.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Kimberly, and their six children. The couple first met in 2009 during a trip to Israel and married a year later, in August 2010, at the Kabbalah Centre in Tel Aviv.
Van Der Beek often spoke about how marriage profoundly shaped his identity, and more recently, how his cancer diagnosis impacted his perspective on life. He shared that being away for treatment stripped him of his usual definitions of husband, father, and provider.
In 2020, the family relocated from Hollywood to Austin, Texas, seeking a closer connection to nature and more space for their children. This move followed a challenging period that included two tragic pregnancy losses and the death of James' mother.
Kimberly Van Der Beek announced his passing in an emotional statement, requesting privacy for their family. Friends and colleagues have remembered James for his kind soul and his profound love for his wife and children, with many calling their relationship an exceptional example of love.
