James Van Der Beek has sadly passed away and his fans are taking time to remember him.

Sadly, on Wednesday, we found out the Dawson’s Creek actor died after a long battle with cancer. It’s absolutely broken so many hearts to find out the news, and fans have taken to social media to share their condolences.

Related: James’ Wife Kimberly Speaks Out After His Devastating Death

Across X (Twitter), users wrote:

“RIP James Van Der Beek An absolute legend. Legends never die. F**k cancer.”

“Friends keep sending me messages about James Van Der Beek passing away. I met him one night on set of Varsity Blues. He treated me very well. Seemed like a very nice man. My heart goes out to his wife and children”

“James Van Der Beek is dead, I can’t believe it ”

“Gone to soon, Rest in Peace, James Van Der Beek”

“Wow. That one hurt me a bit. Wow wow wow… Rest in Peace James Van Der Beek”

“Thank You for the joy, laughter, and inspiration he brought to so many through his work and his life. Comfort his wife Kimberly, their six beautiful children, and all who loved him deeply during this unimaginable grief”

“I just got the news. Physically, in distance, we are very close, and hearing of your passing really brings discomfort and sadness. Dear Dawson, this is so unfair. Rest in Peace James Van Der Beek”

“Beautiful family lost a wonderful father. RIP James Van Der Beek”

“I’m gonna binge Dawson‘s Creek again. “

“Devastating news  Dawson’s Creek is one of my comfort shows.”

“Not gunna lie, James Van Der Beek’s passing has hit me harder than I thought it would… Dawson‘s Creek was a huge part of my life growing up!!”

“I believe Dawson’s Creek was the first teenage show I loved as a kid. I was so hooked. Sighh. May he rest in peace.”

“I never really followed Dawson’s Creek properly, but it was one of those series that was so popular among us millennials that you just couldn’t not know about it. Saying I’m terribly sorry is saying nothing ”

“This one is heartbreaking!  Grew up with him on Dawson’s Creek! Feel so sad for his young family!”

“Back in ‘98 stationed in Korea, when Dawson’s Creek came on AFN, we’d play a drinking game where every time one of the “teens” said something that no teenager would ever say, we’d take a shot. Godspeed James. Thanks for the memories, or lack thereof.”

“This is so heartbreaking. This guy was a big part of my childhood from Dawson‘s Creek to Varsity Blues and many more amazing movies and show. RIP James you are gone but never forgotten. “

So, so sad. May James rest in peace.

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