Celebs Mourn the Passing of Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek

Hearts are breaking today, as the world mourns the loss of the truly beloved actor, James Van Der Beek. The star of coming-of-age classics like Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, passed away on the morning of February 11, after fighting a long battle with colon cancer. In a public statement released on social media, Van Der Beek’s wife, Kimberly, announced the heartbreaking news, saying:

“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace.