Dawson’s Creek Creator
‘Dawson’s Creek’ Fam Is Right here for the Van Der Beeks
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Kevin Williamson — the creator of “Dawson’s Creek” — is thanking followers for his or her outpouring of assist after James Van Der Beek‘s loss of life … whereas additionally promising to be there for his widow, Kimberly.
The author and director shared a heartfelt tribute to his late good friend Thursday morning … telling followers he is really felt the love since we broke the brand new of Van Der Beek’s Wednesday.
Williamson says he is attempting to place into phrases what James meant to to him, however he hasn’t been capable of seize the brilliance of the late star with phrases … and, he is unsure when these phrases would possibly come.
He says he is pondering of Kimberly and her household presently … and, he shares a private message to Kimberly — telling her that the “Dawson’s Creek” household will at all times be there for her and her children.
As … JVDB handed away yesterday morning. Whereas no official reason behind loss of life has been launched but, the actor was battling most cancers during the last couple years.
Williamson gave Van Der Beek his large break by casting him because the lead in “Dawson’s Creek” … selecting him for the half over Joshua Jackson as a result of he introduced a nervous, anxious high quality to the character producers favored.
Van Der Beek went on to a notable profession … showing in initiatives like “Varsity Blues,” “Scary  Film,” “How I Met Your Mom,” “Pose,” and lots of extra over the subsequent 25+ years.
Van Der Beek was 48.
RIP
