The video reports on the death of actor James Van Der Beek at age 48 from stage three colorectal cancer (0:00-0:06). His wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, announced his peaceful passing on Instagram on February 11th (0:06-0:17), asking for privacy during their grief (0:25-0:32).
Following the news, several celebrities paid tribute to the Dawson's Creek star:
Jaime-Lynn Sigler (0:33-0:41) of The Sopranos expressed gratitude for being part of his "tribe" and called him "everything good in this world."
Chad Michael Murray (0:41-0:58) from One Tree Hill sent love to his family, calling James a "giant" and noting how his "words, art, and humanity inspired all of us."
Sarah Michelle Gellar (1:01-1:14), known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, shared her sadness for his family and recognized his death as a "huge loss" to the world.
Melissa Joan Hart (1:15-1:42), who starred with James in Clarissa Explains It All, recalled him as a "nice guy, a great father, wonderful actor," and her "first on-screen kiss." She sent thoughts and prayers to his six children, wife, and family.
James Van Der Beek is survived by his wife, Kimberly, and their six children (1:47-1:50).
James Van Der Beek had a notable early role as the star of Dawson's Creek (0:04), which is widely considered his breakout role. He also had an early appearance in the 90s Nickelodeon show Clarissa Explains It All (1:17-1:32), where he shared his "first on-screen kiss" [1:30].
Beyond these, his role as the quarterback in the popular coming-of-age film Varsity Blues (1999) also significantly contributed to his early fame, establishing him as a teen idol. Other early film credits include Angus (1995) and I Love You, I Love You Not (1996).
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