Joshua Jackson Opens up About James Van Der Beek's Death
- On March 10, Joshua Jackson spoke on Today to make his first public comments about James Van Der Beek and pay tribute to his Dawson's Creek costar.
- The actor had disclosed a colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2024 and died Feb. 11 after nearly three years of battle, supporting cancer groups including F Cancer and Guardant Health.
- Jackson said he is still processing the loss and, as a father, the tragedy hits him differently while praising Van Der Beek as a devoted husband and dedicated father.
- Jackson said the cast reunited at a benefit reunion with about 1,400 attendees to support Van Der Beek's family and witness his lasting impact on fans and children.
- Linked to Van Der Beek's advocacy, Jackson emphasized earlier screening and partnered with AstraZeneca and the NHL on the Get Body Checked campaign .
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Dawson’s Creek star breaks silence on James Van Der Beek’s death
James Van Der Beek's Dawson's Creek co-star, Joshua Jackson, has spoken publicly about the actor's death for the first time. The actor, 48, died on 11 February following a stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis. Speaking on the Today show, Jackson paid tribute to a “good man” and “a beautiful, kind, curious, interested, dedicated father." "For me, as a father now, I think the enormity of that tragedy for his family hits me in a very different way t…
‘Dawson’s Creek’ co-star breaks silence after death of James Van Der Beek
LOS ANGELES, California — Former “Dawson’s Creek” cast member Joshua Jackson is speaking publicly for the first time following the death of actor James Van Der Beek, reflecting on the loss of a longtime colleague.
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