Hollywood is in a state of mourning after news broke that beloved actor, James Van Der Beek died on February 11, 2026. He was best known for his roles in Dawson’s Creek, Varsity Blues, Texas Rangers, and Labor Day, among others. James was 48 years old at the time of his passing. The news of his death was announced on his official Instagram page with the caption, “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning.” The caption further stated that his final days were marked by courage, faith, and grace. For those unaware, James was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer back in August 2023. A year later, in November 2024, the actor opened up about his health struggles for the first time.
It is worth noting that even while James Van Der Beek was battling cancer, he continued to prioritise his relationships with his close ones. This includes his wife, Kimberly, and six children: daughters, Olivia, Annabel, Emilia, and Gwendolyn, and sons, Jeremiah and Joshua. Now, as James Van Der Beek’s children are left to cope with the loss of their father, here’s everything you need to know about them.
James Van Der Beek and his wife, Kimberly, named their first child ‘Olivia’ because she looked like one
