James Van Der Beek‘s wife, Kimberley Van Der Beek, shared a heartbreaking tribute to him while announcing his death.
The 47-year-old actor died after a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” Kimberly wrote in an Instagram post announcing the Dawson’s Creek actor’s death. “He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”
