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James Van Der Beek Honored Posthumously

Updated 2026-10-04 16:25 UTC 1 source Positive

‘Dawson’s Creek’ creator Kevin Williamson honored the late actor James Van Der Beek at the Barbara Berlanti Heroes Gala, praising his handling of cancer with grace and courage. The event celebrated Van Der Beek's legacy in television.

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James Van Der Beek Was the ‘Soul’ of ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ Says Show Creator Kevin Williamson: ‘He Handled His Cancer With Such Grace and Courage’

“Dawson’s Creek” creator Kevin Williamson remembered the show’s late star Jame Van Der Beek on Saturday night while being honored with a Hero Award at the Barbara Berlanti Heroes Gala, Greg Berlanti’s annual F Cancer benefit. Williams explained that the show, about a small-town high school student d

2026-10-04 16:07 UTC