{"id":222285,"date":"2026-02-11T23:01:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T23:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/sarah-michelle-gellar-pays-heartfelt-tribute-to-james-van-der-beek\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T23:01:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T23:01:14","slug":"sarah-michelle-gellar-pays-heartfelt-tribute-to-james-van-der-beek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/sarah-michelle-gellar-pays-heartfelt-tribute-to-james-van-der-beek\/","title":{"rendered":"Sarah Michelle Gellar pays heartfelt tribute to James Van Der Beek"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Sarah Michelle Gellar believes James Van Der Beek<\/a>‘s legacy “will always live on”.<\/p>\n

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James Van Der Beek has died aged 48<\/p>\n

The actor – who was best known for playing Dawson Leery in the hit TV series Dawson’s Creek – has passed away, aged 48, after being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer back in August 2023, and Sarah has paid a heartfelt tribute to the TV star.<\/p>\n

The 48-year-old actress wrote on Instagram: “I\u2019m so sad for your beautiful family. While James\u2019 legacy will always live on, this is a huge loss to not just your family but the world. F*** Cancer. (sic)”<\/p>\n

Chad Michael Murray<\/a> has also heaped praise on James, and has expressed sympathy for the TV star’s family.<\/p>\n

He wrote: “Sending love and light to your beautiful family. James was a giant. We\u2019re so so so sorry for what you\u2019re going through. His words, art and humanity inspired all of us- he inspired us to be better in all ways. God bless you guys.”<\/p>\n

\nElsewhere, Emma Slater – who served as James’ professional partner on Dancing With the Stars in 2019 – has confessed to feeling “devastated” by his passing.<\/p>\n

\nThe dancer wrote: “I\u2019m so devastated. He is and will always be family to me. Love you so much James. The man that you are, you can be proud of. So grateful that I got to be there to say goodbye to you.”<\/p>\n

\nJames was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer back in 2023, and his passing was announced by Kimberly Van Der Beek, his wife.<\/p>\n

\nAlongside a photo of her husband, Kimberly wrote on Instagram: “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. \u00a0He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. \u00a0There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. \u00a0Those days will come. \u00a0For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”<\/p>\n

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