Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson stepped out together on the NYC red carpet for the Brunello: The Gracious Visionary premiere, reuniting years after Dawson’s Creek; Holmes also teased an on-screen reunion in her Happy Hours trilogy, and she paid tribute to late co-star James Van Der Beek after his cancer death.
Kimberly Van Der Beek marked James Van Der Beek's first posthumous birthday with heartfelt Instagram Stories and photos of their family, following his Feb. 11 death after a year-long battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer at age 48; the Dawson's Creek alum and his wife renewed their vows days before he died, and friends set up a GoFundMe to cover medical costs as the family grieves.
Kimberly Brook marked what would have been James Van Der Beek's 49th birthday with over 60 Instastories, saying she misses him tremendously after his death from a two-year battle with stage III colorectal cancer; Van Der Beek is survived by six children, and a GoFundMe to support the family has raised about $2.75 million.
James Van Der Beek, the Dawson’s Creek star, was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2023 and fought the disease with both conventional and alternative treatments. Despite a long acting career, his finances were not vast, and he rented a 36‑acre Texas ranch for his family. A GoFundMe to support his widow and six children has raised more than $2.6 million, prompting scrutiny of how a famous actor ended up needing charity. Rumors about wealth and ranch ownership were clarified; the down payment on the ranch came via a trust with help from friends. He died on February 11 at 48 after a three‑year battle; the piece emphasizes that the true accounting is the outpouring of support from friends, colleagues, and fans rather than net worth.
Mehcad Brooks, a close friend of James Van Der Beek, pushes back at critics of the late actor’s GoFundMe that has raised about $2.6 million for his wife and six children after Van Der Beek’s colorectal cancer death. Skeptics questioned public fundraising given reports of a Texas ranch purchase; a representative later clarified the family was renting and that Van Der Beek had secured funds for a down payment before his death. Brooks urged compassion, saying people don’t know the pain the family faced and the generosity they’ve received."
After James Van Der Beek died at 48 from colorectal cancer, his rep said friends used a trust to provide the down payment for a $4.7 million Texas ranch for his family, while a GoFundMe for his wife Kimberly and their six kids has raised over $2.6 million, including a $25,000 donation from Steven Spielberg; Van Der Beek had previously said he earned little from Dawson’s Creek.
James Van Der Beek is selling memorabilia from Dawson's Creek and other films to fund his colorectal cancer treatment, highlighting the high costs of cancer care in the US and his ongoing fight and advocacy.
James Van Der Beek is auctioning memorabilia from his career, including items from 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues,' to raise funds for his stage 3 colorectal cancer treatment. The auction will take place from December 5-7, with all proceeds going to his medical expenses.
James Van Der Beek is selling memorabilia from 'Dawson's Creek' to raise funds for his Stage 3 colorectal cancer treatment, with all proceeds supporting his medical expenses.
Busy Philipps expressed her emotions over James Van Der Beek's absence from the 'Dawson's Creek' reunion due to his ongoing battle with colorectal cancer, highlighting the emotional significance of the event and Van Der Beek's health struggles.
James Van Der Beek, battling colorectal cancer, made a surprise video appearance at a Dawson's Creek reunion and cancer fundraiser in New York, expressing his regret for not being able to attend in person due to illness, with Lin-Manuel Miranda filling in for him.
James Van Der Beek made a virtual appearance at a 'Dawson's Creek' reunion fundraiser due to health issues, revealing he is living with stage 3 colorectal cancer, and expressed his gratitude to fans and castmates, with Lin-Manuel Miranda performing in his stead.
James Van Der Beek made a surprise virtual appearance at the Dawson's Creek reunion despite health issues, including cancer, by recording a video to introduce Lin-Manuel Miranda as his replacement, expressing his disappointment at missing the event in person.
James Van Der Beek had to withdraw from the Dawson's Creek reunion event due to illness, specifically two stomach viruses, and was replaced by Lin-Manuel Miranda for the script reading. The event aims to benefit the F Cancer Organization and features original cast members, but Van Der Beek expressed his disappointment at missing the occasion.
The cast of Dawson’s Creek will reunite for a one-night charity event in New York City to perform a live reading of the show's pilot episode, supporting F Cancer and James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2023.