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James Van Der Beek\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> brother Jared<\/strong> has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his sibling in the wake of his death.<\/p>\n Jared, 47, took to Instagram<\/a> on Friday, February 13 to open about his feelings of loss after the Dawson\u2019s Creek<\/em> star\u2019s death. (James died<\/a> on Wednesday, February 11 following a stage III colorectal cancer battle. He was 48.)<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s a special bond that exists between brothers and two days ago, that physical bond was broken.I now know why people call it heartbreak when you lose someone close to you,\u201d Jared wrote.<\/p>\n He added, \u201cThere is a feeling of devastation and pain that runs so deep in the heart, I didn\u2019t know it would hurt so badly.\u201d<\/p>\n Alongside a carousel of throwback photos of their family over the years, Jared paid tribute to James and shared more details of their close connection.<\/p>\n \u201cHe was my person, the one I went to for any and all things. I\u2019ve looked up to him since I was born. He has never failed to be there for me whenever I needed him,\u201d Jared wrote.<\/p>\n He continued: \u201cIt has been wonderful reading and seeing how he touched so many lives not because of something he did, but because of who he was. He shared with an open heart and with his wise soul. As painful as this pain deep in the heart is, the healing has already begun with all the outpouring of love, prayers, and support. I truly thank all of you have taken the time to reach out, letting me know that you\u2019re there. The community of people who were intimately involved in his passing were nothing short of amazing. Thank you to everyone known and unknown who helped his transition be as beautiful as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n Concluding the post, Jared said he missed James and will always love him.<\/p>\n \u201cJames, I already miss your physical being and your words of wisdom over the phone. Yet, I also feel your presence so strongly and I know you will continue to be guiding me,\u201d he wrote. \u201cThank you for living your life with me. I love you.\u201d<\/p>\n Followers shared their support for Jared in the comments section, including James\u2019\u00a0 former Dawson\u2019s Creek<\/em> costar Kerr Smith<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cJared\u2026I\u2019m so sorry for your loss. I\u2019m still having trouble processing all of this,\u201d Smith, 53, wrote. \u201cI can\u2019t even imagine what you\u2019re going through. Please know you\u2019re in my thoughts. \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\ude22\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n