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James Van Der Beek Cause of Death, Wife, Age, Family, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Biography

James Van Der Beek, beloved '90s teen icon as earnest filmmaker Dawson Leery on Dawson's Creek (1998–2003) opposite Katie Holmes and iconic for Varsity Blues (1999), died February 11, 2026, at age 48 after battling Stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosed August 2023 (public Nov 2024)—metastasized despite treatment, auctioning memorabilia for costs. Born March 8, 1977, in Cheshire, CT, Van Der Beek transitioned from theater (Spinning Into Butter) to self-parody (Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23), indie films (The Rules of Attraction), and fatherhood-focused social media. Married Kimberly Brook since 2010 (six kids: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn, Jeremiah); prior wife Heather McComb (2003–2010). Net worth $4–6M from residuals, TV gigs, endorsements amid career ebbs. Beek's authentic lifestyle evolved from heartthrob pressures to family man, cancer advocate, and grateful dad emphasizing faith, privacy, and living meaningfully post-diagnosis. Van Der Beek obituary, Dawson Creek cancer death, colorectal awareness young adults, Kimberly Brook family