James Van Der Beek, who was known for playing the 90s heart throb, Dawson Leary on Dawson’s Creek and for playing himself in Don’t Trust The B—- In Apartment 23, died on Wednesday (February 11) at 48.
Van Der Beek’s family announced the news with a touching tribute to his Instagram: “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”
Van Der Beek rose to fame Off-Broadway whilst completing his education in high school before his big break in 1997’s hit TV teenage coming-of-age story, Dawson’s Creek.
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