The Masked Singer paid tribute to former contestant James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48. "In loving memory of our Griffin James Van Der Beek. March 8th 1977 - February 11, 2026," a graphic read in the opening moments of the Fox show's Wednesday, February 11, episode. James' wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, confirmed the actor's death earlier on Wednesday after a long battle with colorectal cancer. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace," Kimberly wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of James.