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Inside James Van Der Beek and Wife Kimberly's Enduring Love Story
James Van Der Beek and Kimberly Brook shared their journey through five miscarriages and James’ stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis before his death at 48.
- On February 11, 2026, James Van Der Beek died at 48, the family announced on Instagram, reporting his death to the Travis County Medical Examiner at 6.44am.
- James Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer on August 31, 2023, which had spread to nearby lymph nodes, and he publicly disclosed it in November 2024.
- Following miscarriages and a move, Kimberly Brook, producer and wife, endured five miscarriages including one during Dancing With the Stars season 28, then the family moved to Texas, with Kimberly saying `We needed a change of scene`, and later welcomed son Jeremiah in November 2021.
- Seeking stability for their children, the family launched a GoFundMe after medical costs exhausted their funds, working to stay in their family home and keep children's education stable.
- Beyond his illness, James Van Der Beek auctioned Dawson's Creek memorabilia through Propstore, with items expected up to �3,000 and a prom necklace estimated at �40,000, and made surprise appearances at the Richard Rodgers Theatre F Cancer benefit.
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James Van Der Beek's final TV show to air months after heartbreaking death - The Mirror
Produced by Reese Witherspoon, James Van Der Beek's final TV role will debut on Amazon Prime later this year, months after the actor's death following a harrowing cancer battle
Actor James Van Der Beek of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’ dead at 48 * WorldNetDaily * by Joe Kovacs
Source link James Van Der Beek Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his roles in “Dawson’s Creek” and “Varsity Blues,” died Wednesday after a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. He was 48 and had six children. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” read a statement posted by his
Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in the TV series "Dawson's Creek," has died after a battle with colon cancer. He was 48. His wife Kimberly Van Der Beek confirmed the sad news on social media. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed away peacefully this morning. He faced his final days with courage, faith and dignity. There is much to share about his passions, love for humanity and the sanctity of time. Those days will come…
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