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Hollywood is mourning the loss of James Van Der Beek<\/a><\/strong>, with tributes pouring in from across the industry. Notable celebrities have taken to their social media to bid farewell to the Dawson\u2019s Creek leading man.<\/p>\n James Van Der Beek passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 48, following a battle with colorectal cancer. Best known for playing Dawson Leery on The WB series Dawson\u2019s Creek, the actor has remained one of the most prominent figures in the film and television industry. Shortly after the news of his death broke, colleagues and fellow celebrities have shared heartfelt tributes, celebrating the late star\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n Sarah Michelle Gellar<\/a><\/strong> penned an emotional message, saying, \u201cI\u2019m so sad for your beautiful family. While James legacy will always live on, this is a huge loss to not just your family but the world. F\u2013k Cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n Mary Margaret-Humes<\/a>, who played Van Der Beek\u2019s mother on Dawson\u2019s Creek, wrote on Instagram, \u201cRarely am I at a loss for words \u2026 today would be the exception. James, my gracious warrior, you fought a hard battle against all odds with such quiet strength and dignity. I will always love and admire you for that.\u201d<\/p>\n Another Dawson\u2019s Creek co-star Kerr Smith wrote, \u201cI\u2019m so grateful for being able to call James a brother. I\u2019ll miss him deeply. Rest easy.\u201d<\/p>\n Additionally, Busy Philipps<\/a>, who played Audrey in the 90s teen drama, also posted a long heartfelt message remembering her co-star. \u201cMy heart is deeply hurting for all of us today\u2026every person who knew James and loved him, anyone who loved his work or had the pleasure of meeting him, all of his dear friends and community that surrounded him as he battled this illness, especially his parents and brother and sister,\u201d the actress said. \u201cBut I am profoundly heartbroken for his incredible wife Kimberly and their six magical children,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n In conclusion, she said, \u201cJames Van Der Beek was one in a billion and he will be forever missed and i don\u2019t know what else to say. i am just so so sad. He was my friend and I loved him and i\u2019m so grateful for our friendship all these years.\u201d<\/p>\n Other popular stars who paid tributes to Van Der Beek include Chad Michael Murray, Ashton Kutcher, Jenna Johnson, Lin Manuel Miranda, Jennifer Garner, and many more.<\/p>\n Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on Mandatory<\/a>.<\/p>\n The post James Van Der Beek Dead at 48: Celebrities & Co-stars Pay Tribute<\/a> appeared first on Reality Tea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nCelebrities react to James Van Der Beek\u2019s death at 48<\/h2>\n