James Van Der Beek is being remembered by his ex-wife. One day after news broke that the 48-year-old Dawson's Creek alum died following a colorectal cancer battle, Heather McComb, who was married to him from 2003 to 2009, took to Instagram to mourn. Related: What Cancer 'Taught' James Van Der Beek, In His Own Words She wrote alongside a throwback picture of them: "Thank you for everyone who has reached out. I appreciate and feel all your love. I am heartbroken over the loss of beloved James.