Dawson's Creek creator Kevin Williamson reminded Kimberly Van Der Beek that she is family after the death of her husband, James Van Der Beek. "To Kimberly, With much love, we are here for you," Williamson, 60, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, February 12, one day after James died at age 48 following a battle with cancer. "Your Dawson's Creek family will always be here for you and your beautiful family.