The translation of the text is: «Actor James Van Der Beek has died, star of the series Friends»
12 february 2026 в 01:13
Actor James Van Der Beek, known for the series «Dawson's Creek», - passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 48 after a two-year battle with cancer. James is survived by six children, whom he raised with his wife, Kimberly. Although he publicly announced his diagnosis in 2024, many were shocked by how much he had changed physically before his death.
«Our beloved James David Van Der Beek peacefully passed away this morning», - reads a post on his Instagram page. «He faced his final days with courage, faith, and grace. We have much to share about his wishes, love for humanity, and the sanctity of time. Those days will come. For now, we ask for calm privacy as we mourn our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend».
The post goes on to recount the last days of James’s life and how he departed.
James was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in August 2023, although he only announced it in November 2024.
«Every year, about 2 billion people worldwide receive this diagnosis. And I am one of them», - James wrote in an Instagram post at that time. «There are no clear rules on how to announce this, but I had planned to discuss it in detail with People magazine soon to raise awareness and tell my story on my terms. But that plan had to change this morning when I was informed that a tabloid was going to publish the news».
The late actor from «Varsity Blues» noted that until that moment, he had been «fighting this privately, receiving treatment and paying more attention to my health than ever».
«I am in good shape and feel strong», - James added at that time. «It has been a real challenge, and I will share more when I am ready».
James died from colorectal cancer. According to an announcement on Instagram posted on his page on February 11, 2026, the Connecticut native «passed peacefully».
Fans will certainly remember James for his role as Dawson Leery in the popular television series «Dawson's Creek».
Among his most well-known films are «Varsity Blues», - «Texas Rangers», - «Rules of Engagement», - «Formosa Betrayed», - «Labor Day», - and «Bad Hair»
«Our beloved James David Van Der Beek peacefully passed away this morning», - reads a post on his Instagram page. «He faced his final days with courage, faith, and grace. We have much to share about his wishes, love for humanity, and the sanctity of time. Those days will come. For now, we ask for calm privacy as we mourn our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend».
The post goes on to recount the last days of James’s life and how he departed.
James was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in August 2023, although he only announced it in November 2024.
«Every year, about 2 billion people worldwide receive this diagnosis. And I am one of them», - James wrote in an Instagram post at that time. «There are no clear rules on how to announce this, but I had planned to discuss it in detail with People magazine soon to raise awareness and tell my story on my terms. But that plan had to change this morning when I was informed that a tabloid was going to publish the news».
The late actor from «Varsity Blues» noted that until that moment, he had been «fighting this privately, receiving treatment and paying more attention to my health than ever».
«I am in good shape and feel strong», - James added at that time. «It has been a real challenge, and I will share more when I am ready».
James died from colorectal cancer. According to an announcement on Instagram posted on his page on February 11, 2026, the Connecticut native «passed peacefully».
Fans will certainly remember James for his role as Dawson Leery in the popular television series «Dawson's Creek».
Among his most well-known films are «Varsity Blues», - «Texas Rangers», - «Rules of Engagement», - «Formosa Betrayed», - «Labor Day», - and «Bad Hair»
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