James Van Der Beek's Last Major Public Appearances: See Photos From His Final Red Carpet & 'Today' Show Visit

Two of James Van Der Beek‘s final appearances came in 2025, just months before his passing.

If you did not see the tragic news, the 48-year-old Dawson’s Creek star’s wife Kimberly announced today (February 11) that he had passed away following a battle with colorectal cancer.

Now, we’re taking a look back at some of his final public appearances.

The last photos of him out and about that we have are from a Today show appearance in New York City in July of 2025. He was accompanied by his wife.