James Van Der Beek’s Dawson Creek co-star Katie Holmes shares emotional tribute after loss of life aged 48

James Van Der Beek’s co-star Katie Holmes has shared a handwritten word paying tribute to the late actor, who died aged 48.

It was confirmed that the American actor, who performed the eponymous lead function in Dawson’s Creek, had handed away yesterday (11 February). The star had been identified with colorectal most cancers in 2023, going public along with his analysis the next yr.

On the father-of-six’s Instagram, a tribute was posted, saying: “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek handed peacefully this morning.

“He met his remaining days with braveness, religion, and beauty. There may be a lot to share relating to his needs, love for humanity and the sacredness of time.

“These days will come. For now we ask for peaceable privateness as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and pal.”

Now, Katie Holmes, his Dawson’s Creek co-star, has paid a touching tribute to her long-time pal.

She started: “I fashioned some phrases with a heavy coronary heart. It is a lot to course of. I’m so grateful to have shared in a bit of James’ journey. He’s beloved.”

The Batman Begins actress additionally vowed to assist handle his widow, Kimberly, and their six kids.

Holmes added: “James. Thanks. To share area together with your creativeness is sacred – respiration the identical air within the land of make consider and trusting that one another’s hearts are protected of their expression…”

Holmes additionally shared some recollections from their time collectively on the hit 90s and noughties present, which helped to kickstart Van Der Beek’s profession and noticed him seem in different hit comedy collection corresponding to How I Met Your Mom and Ugly Betty.

She wrote: “These are a number of the recollections together with Laughter, conversations about life, James Taylor songs – adventures of a singular youth…

“Bravery. Compassion. Selflessness. Power. An appreciation for all times and the motion taken to dwell life with the integrity that life is artwork – creating a ravishing marriage, six loving kids – the journey of a Hero.

“I mourn this loss with a coronary heart holding the truth of his absence and deep gratitude for his imprint on it.

“To Kimberly and the youngsters, we’re right here for you all the time. And can all the time be there to bathe you with Love and compassion.”

A fundraiser has additionally been launched to help the household and has raised over $1 million in lower than 24 hours since its launch, whereas Van Der Beek additionally left a remaining heartbreaking message to his followers.