The death of James Van Der Beek has caused mourning in Hollywood
12 february 2026 в 18:13
The death of James Van Der Beek has caused a wide resonance in Hollywood after his family announced his passing on February 11, 2026. Former co-stars, friends, and other industry representatives expressed their condolences to the late star of «Varsity Blues», - who had been battling colorectal cancer in recent years.
Katie, a former colleague of James on «Dawson's Creek», - shared a touching note on her Instagram, thanking James for their shared memories.
«James, thank you», - Katie wrote. «Sharing space with your imagination is sacred. Breathing the same air in a land of fantasy and trusting that each other’s hearts are safe in their expression. These are some of the memories, along with laughter, conversations about life, James Taylor songs—adventures of a unique youth… Acknowledging life with integrity, that life is art, creating a beautiful marriage, six loving children, the path of a hero. I mourn this loss with a heart aware of the reality of his absence and deep gratitude for his mark on my life».
«I feel that 2025 is our year… bringing the team back together». pic.twitter.com/E46U94zw7Q
— The View (@TheView) May 9, 2025
Bizi, who also worked with James on «Dawson's Creek», - wrote in her tribute: «My heart deeply aches for all of us today… for everyone who knew and loved James, for all who loved his work or had the pleasure of meeting him, for all his dear friends and the community that surrounded him in his fight against this illness, especially for his parents, brother, and sister. But I am especially saddened for his incredible wife Kimberly and their six magical children».
«James Van Der Beek was one of a kind, and he will always be remembered. I don’t know what else to say. I’m just so sad. He was my friend, and I loved him, and I am so grateful for our friendship all these years».
Stacey wrote a long message on Instagram, thanking James for showing her «how to trust God’s plan, even when it breaks your heart».
«Especially when it breaks your heart», - she continued. «The other day we watched the sunset together, and you shared your wisdom, hopes, and the promises we made to each other. We talked about how this world can seem turned upside down… and how perhaps the heavens need your spirit now to help us here on earth. And just as the sun disappeared, a shooting star streaked across the sky… as if to remind us that none of this is accidental».
Emma, who competed with James on «Dancing with the Stars», - wrote that she is «so devastated», - adding, «He is and always will be family to me. Love you, James. You can be proud of who you are. I am so grateful I got to say goodbye to you». She also referred to James as her «big brother»
Katie, a former colleague of James on «Dawson's Creek», - shared a touching note on her Instagram, thanking James for their shared memories.
«James, thank you», - Katie wrote. «Sharing space with your imagination is sacred. Breathing the same air in a land of fantasy and trusting that each other’s hearts are safe in their expression. These are some of the memories, along with laughter, conversations about life, James Taylor songs—adventures of a unique youth… Acknowledging life with integrity, that life is art, creating a beautiful marriage, six loving children, the path of a hero. I mourn this loss with a heart aware of the reality of his absence and deep gratitude for his mark on my life».
«I feel that 2025 is our year… bringing the team back together». pic.twitter.com/E46U94zw7Q
— The View (@TheView) May 9, 2025
Bizi, who also worked with James on «Dawson's Creek», - wrote in her tribute: «My heart deeply aches for all of us today… for everyone who knew and loved James, for all who loved his work or had the pleasure of meeting him, for all his dear friends and the community that surrounded him in his fight against this illness, especially for his parents, brother, and sister. But I am especially saddened for his incredible wife Kimberly and their six magical children».
«James Van Der Beek was one of a kind, and he will always be remembered. I don’t know what else to say. I’m just so sad. He was my friend, and I loved him, and I am so grateful for our friendship all these years».
Stacey wrote a long message on Instagram, thanking James for showing her «how to trust God’s plan, even when it breaks your heart».
«Especially when it breaks your heart», - she continued. «The other day we watched the sunset together, and you shared your wisdom, hopes, and the promises we made to each other. We talked about how this world can seem turned upside down… and how perhaps the heavens need your spirit now to help us here on earth. And just as the sun disappeared, a shooting star streaked across the sky… as if to remind us that none of this is accidental».
Emma, who competed with James on «Dancing with the Stars», - wrote that she is «so devastated», - adding, «He is and always will be family to me. Love you, James. You can be proud of who you are. I am so grateful I got to say goodbye to you». She also referred to James as her «big brother»
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