James Van Der Beek: We are right to feel shocked by his death

James Van Der Beek has died. He was only 48 years old.

Van Der Beek was public about his colorectal cancer diagnosis in November 2024, along with the financial cost of battling the illness. His passing is not a surprise, nor are the fundraising efforts to support Van Der Beek’s wife and kids.

While his death was not a surprise, it was certainly a shock.

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