"Gone way too soon but it seems like he put up one hell of a fight," Hart said in her tribute to the late actor.

A GoFundMe shared by James Van Der Beek's wife is raising funds to cover bills following the actor's death from colorectal cancer at 48.

Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.

Van Der Beek, 48, rose to fame as Dawson Leery on "Dawson's Creek." His wife, Kimberly, announced his death Wednesday in a social media post. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek's loved ones shared photos of the late 'Dawson's Creek' star, remembering his final days: 'The greatest honor of my life.'

James Van Der Beek’s “Dawson’s Creek” co-stars paid tribute to the actor following his death on Wednesday at 48. Van Der Beek starred in the teen TV drama for six seasons as Dawson Leery, and became a pop culture icon.

James Van Der Beek, best known for his starring role in US teen drama Dawson's Creek, has died aged 48 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.

James Van Der Beek died on Wednesday, February 11, at the age of 48 after a long battle with colorectal cancer, and tributes to his memory have been pouring in. On the night that Van Der Beek’s death was confirmed by his family,