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Dawson's Creek Family Mourns James Van Der Beek's Death
12 Feb
Summary
- Mary-Margaret Humes remembered Van Der Beek's quiet strength.
- Busy Philipps expressed profound heartbreak for his family.
- A GoFundMe was set up for his wife and six children.
James Van Der Beek, beloved for his role as Dawson Leery, has passed away at the age of 48. His former co-stars from "Dawson's Creek" are expressing their grief and paying tribute.
Mary-Margaret Humes, who played Van Der Beek's mother Gail Leery, shared memories of his "quiet strength and dignity" in his fight against colorectal cancer. She revealed their last conversations were recent and are deeply cherished.
Busy Philipps, who joined the show in its later seasons, conveyed her profound heartbreak for everyone who knew him, especially his wife Kimberly and their six children. She highlighted his singular character and announced a GoFundMe campaign for his family.
"Dawson's Creek," created by Kevin Williamson, aired for six seasons from 1998 to 2003, starring Van Der Beek alongside Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, and Michelle Williams.
