Katie Holmes is breaking her silence after the tragic dying of her Dawson’s Creek co-star James Van Der Beek.
On Wednesday (February 11), James handed away after battling colorectal most cancers since August 2023. He was 48.
Hours later, Katiewho starred as Joey Potter reverse James as Dawson Leery on the hit teen drama, took to Instagram to pay tribute to her late co-star.
Preserve studying to seek out out extra…“I shaped some phrases with a heavy coronary heart,” Katie wrote within the caption of her submit. “This can be a lot to course of. I’m so grateful to have shared in a bit of James’ journey. He’s beloved. Kimberlywe love you and shall be right here at all times for you and your stunning kids. ❤️”
She additionally shared a handwritten be aware, during which she wrote, “James, thanks. To share area along with your creativeness is sacred — respiratory the identical air within the land of make consider and trusting that one another’s hearts are secure of their expression…”
“These are among the recollections, together with laughter, conversations about life, James Taylor songs — adventures of a singular youth,” she continued. “Bravery. Compassion. Selflessness. Power. An appreciation for all times and the motion taken to reside life with the integrity that life is artwork — creating a phenomenal marriage, six loving kids — the journey of a hero.”
“I mourn this loss with a coronary heart holding the truth of his absence and deep gratitude for his imprint on it,” Katie concluded. “To Kimberly and the kids, we’re right here for you at all times. And can at all times be there to bathe you with love and compassion.”
Again in September 2025, Katie and nearly all of the Dawson’s Creek solid reunited for a profit occasion to lift cash for James and his most cancers battle. As a consequence of his sickness, James wasn’t in a position to attend.
Should you didn’t see, one other Dawson’s Creek star additionally paid tribute to James after his passing.