Michelle Williams is breaking her silence on James Van Der Beek's death. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly on Sunday, the Dawson's Creek alum shared her thoughts on her old co-star's tragic passing. She told the outlet: "I'm thinking about him and I'm thinking about his family constantly." Related: James' Dawson's Creek Mom Honors Him After Death She went on to say she's so impressed by the "meaningful" response to his death. As you know, a GoFundMe was set up to support his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek and their six children.