entertainment
February 12, 2026
Katie Holmes pays tribute to James Van Der Beek: ‘The journey of a hero’
Actor pens emotional handwritten letter to remember late Dawson’s Creek co-star as show creator also shares his grief
TL;DR
- Katie Holmes shared a handwritten tribute to her late "Dawson's Creek" co-star James Van Der Beek.
- Holmes described Van Der Beek as a "hero" and expressed gratitude for their time working together.
- Van Der Beek died at age 48 after a battle with bowel cancer, which he announced in November 2024.
- Show creator Kevin Williamson and co-stars Mary Margaret Humes and Busy Philipps also shared tributes.
- Van Der Beek had recently been unable to attend a "Dawson's Creek" reunion event.
- A GoFundMe has raised over $1.3 million for his family to cover living expenses and children's education.
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