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Joshua Jackson Honors Late Co-Star Van Der Beek's Legacy

3/11/2026

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Joshua Jackson reflected on the death of Dawson's Creek co-star James Van Der Beek, who died on February 11 at 48 from colorectal cancer.
Jackson described Van Der Beek as a "good man" and a dedicated father to his six children with wife Kimberly.
He said the loss profoundly affects his family and he continues processing the grief while advocating colorectal cancer screenings.

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Joshua Jackson reflected on the death of Dawson's Creek co-star James Van Der Beek, who died on February 11 at 48 from colorectal cancer.
Jackson described Van Der Beek as a "good man" and a dedicated father to his six children with wife Kimberly.
He said the loss profoundly affects his family and he continues processing the grief while advocating colorectal cancer screenings.