'One in a billion': Dawson's Creek stars lead tributes to James Van Der Beek

BBC News - WorldEN 4 min read 100% complete February 12, 2026 at 06:24 AM

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James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek," has died after being diagnosed with an illness in 2023, which he revealed in November 2024. Tributes have poured in from former co-stars, including Busy Philipps and Mary-Margaret Humes, who remembered him fondly and highlighted his strength. Philipps, who starred alongside Van Der Beek in "Dawson's Creek", described him as "one in a billion" and shared an online fundraiser to support his wife, Kimberley, and their six children. Humes, who played his mother on the show, expressed her admiration for his fight against the illness. Krysten Ritter, his co-star in "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23," also shared a heartfelt message, praising his kindness and talent. Van Der Beek was known for his role in "Dawson's Creek," which aired from 1998 to 2003.

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