James Van Der Beek was 'working on memoir' before his death

James Van Der Beek was writing memoir before cancer death at 48

James Van Der Beek was reportedly working on a memoir before he died of colorectal cancer on Wednesday, according to sources.

James Van Der Beek Was Reportedly Working on Memoir Before His Death

James Van Der Beek was reportedly writing a memoir prior to his death at age 48. Sources told Deadline on Wednesday, February 11, that the Dawson’s Creek alum was quietly writing a book amid his lengthy cancer battle. His work on the apparent memoir also took place in between production on his final roles — some of which have yet to be released. Details about the memoir, including how far he got and any possible posthumous release date, have yet…

James Van Der Beek was 'working on memoir' before his death

Tragic Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek was reportedly working on a memoir prior to his death.