James Van Der Beek shared a heartfelt final message to a fan just days before his death from colorectal cancer at age 48. The Dawson's Creek star recorded a Cameo video for a fan named Katie, wishing her a happy Valentine's Day and expressing gratitude for her support.
In the video, Van Der Beek appeared wearing a beanie and fleece jumper, saying: 'I wish I could have been there... Thank you for going. Thank you for supporting. That really means a lot to me, personally and to my family.' He promised to attend any future cast reunion.
The actor's family confirmed his death on Wednesday, with wife Kimberly writing on Instagram: 'He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace.' He leaves behind six children and wife Kimberly. The family had moved to a ranch in Texas in 2020.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family with essential living expenses, as medical costs have left them without funds. The page states the family faces an uncertain future and needs support to maintain stability.
The fan who received the Cameo shared it on TikTok, calling it a 'sweetest message.' Van Der Beek had kept his cancer diagnosis private until November 2024, after being diagnosed in August 2023.
