Instagram/James Van Der Beek & Josh Celebrity Joshua Jackson opens up about grieving the loss of his Dawson's Creek co-star James Van Der Beek, reflecting on friendship, fatherhood, and Van Der Beek's en... March 11, 2026 AceShowbiz - Joshua Jackson recently spoke about the passing of his longtime friend and co-star, James Van Der Beek. During an interview on NBC's "Today," Jackson opened up about the profound impact Van Der Beek's death has had on him, especially now as a father.