James Van Der Beek passes away at 48, fans and celebrities pay tribute

Hollywood actor James Van Der Beek has reportedly passed away at the age of 48 after battling cancer. After he was diagnosed, he had started working to spread awareness about the disease. The news of his death was shared on his official Instagram page on Thursday, leaving fans and many people from the film industry shocked and heartbroken. Social media has been flooded with tributes for the late actor.

The caption read, "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 (sic)."

James was married and had six children. He had revealed in 2024 that he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. In a statement to People magazine, he had shared that he was dealing with the illness privately and focusing on recovery with the support of his loving family. He had also said that there were reasons to stay hopeful and that he was feeling better at the time.

His family shared an emotional message on Instagram, saying that James passed away peacefully and showed courage and faith in his final days. They described him as a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, and asked for privacy during this difficult time.

Friends, co-stars, and fans have been sharing heartfelt messages online. Many are remembering him not just for his acting but also for raising awareness about cancer and inspiring others even during his toughest days.