Hollywood is saying goodbye to James Van Der Beek. As we previously reported, the beloved Dawson's Creek star passed away on Wednesday morning following a years-long battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. His wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, confirmed the tragic news on Instagram, saying: "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. 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.