RIP James Van Der Beek, 1977 - 2026

I wasn't very familiar with his work, other than the film Varsity Blues. And just today I learned that he and his wife, Kimberly, reside right here in Austin, Texas.

I feel so sorry for their children.

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  • Not familiar with anything of his, but it's always crushing to see a family lose their dad. Hopefully his wife has a strong support system surrounding her.

    ~ Sunset Snuggles

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  • @SunsetSnuggles he is the main actor from Dawson's creek back in the day and rules of attraction

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    Ah Dawson creek that first year was magic and the high school years as well. Once they went away to college I stopped watching. He was great playing a fictional version of himself on the show “Don’t trust the B in Apt 23” if you can find it watch it. RIP James! Gone too young. That theme song by Paula Cole is iconic in the pantheon of tv theme shows

  • [Deleted User]KronosNepenthe (deleted user)

    Always awful to see someone lose a battle with that dreaded demon, cancer. May be rest in peace.

  • I recorded EVERY episode of season 1 LIVE on VHS (while I was watching it! I paused the recording for commercials)!!!

  • @TxTom ...you should also check out his movie, The Rules of Attraction. That's definitely right up there with Varsity Blues

  • Colorectal cancer is best treated when detected early. I'm in the age group and risk factor, cologuard is not invasive at all and won't cost me a penny. Going to order one for the peace of mind.

    Early detection is the key. For james, it was already in stage 3 when it was detected.

  • This one hit me hard since I actually had colon cancer. Also, Brad Arnold passed recently, his wasn’t colon cancer but was still cancer.

  • Rules of Attraction was a great movie, but a little dark

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