After the death of James Van Der Beek on February 11, 2026, the grief surrounding his family quickly turned into something else: urgency. Friends close to the Van Der Beeks launched a GoFundMe campaign to support his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, and their six children after what organizers describe as a financially devastating two-year battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
In the wake of his death at 48, one final performance from James Van Der Beek is set to reach audiences later this year.
Van Der Beek had recently joined the cast of Elle, the upcoming prequel series to the Legally Blonde universe, developed for Prime Video. The series is scheduled to premiere July 1, 2026, and filming for its first season was already completed prior to his passing.
The public first knew him as Dawson Leery on Dawson's Creek. To those closest to him, he was something far more enduring. Above all, a dad of 6. With the passing of James Van Der Beek at age 48 following a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer, the grief rippling outward begins at home. His wife of 15 years, Kimberly Van Der Beek, shared the news of his death in a statement marked by quiet faith and gratitude, asking for privacy as the family mourns a husband and father who anchored their world.
Mickey Lee, a standout contestant from Big Brother Season 27 and respected Atlanta event curator, has died at the age of 35, her family announced on Friday. Lee passed away on Thursday, December 25, after suffering multiple cardiac arrests linked to complications from the flu, according to her family's Instagram announcement.
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr., father of late Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Saturday. His son, musician and producer A.B. Quintanilla III, share the heartbreaking update on Instagram.
The entertainment world is mourning the loss of actor and comedian Jeff Garcia, best known for voicing Sheen Estevez in The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and other popular 2000s animated favorites. Reports confirm that Garcia, 50, died on December 10, 2025, after his lung collapsed, which was the culmination of several serious health complications.
Celebrity attorney David Cohen Sacal, whose high-profile clients included Mexican stars Anahí and Sebastián Rulli, was shot and killed outside the Mexico City Courthouse complex on Monday, October 13. The attack, carried out in broad daylight in one of the city's busiest judicial zones, has shocked both the entertainment and legal communities.
Jennifer Nicole Rivas, a 21‑year‑old television presenter and TikTok personality whose rising career and online following had made her one of the country's brightest young media stars was found dead. She was only 21 years old.
The larger-than-life wrestling superstar who helped bring professional wrestling into the mainstream during the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 71. Hulk Hogan was at home.
Emergency responders were unable to revive him after he was pulled from the water. Malcolm-Jamal Warner's sudden passing has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and fans around the world who grew up watching him as the beloved Huxtable son.
The artist died unexpectedly after being hospitalized for pneumonia. Teresa Ferrer, who made a career in adult films and digital platforms, was 39 years old.
Her death was confirmed by her brother Jamaal Lewis in a heartfelt statement to The Shade Room. The passing Khadiyah Lewis has left the family devastated. She was part of 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta' season 4
The year 2020 has brought a couple of unwanted events in everybody's lives. The year 2020 has brought a couple of unwanted events in everybody's lives.
The "Star Wars" icon experienced a relapse before her death. Legendary actress and screenwriter Carrie Fisher's autopsy was released Monday and it revealed that the actress had a potent mix of drugs in her system that could have contributed to her death.
The telenovela actress was 36 years old and leaves behind an infant son. Telenovea actress Adriana Campos tragically died on Tuesday in a car accident that also killed her husband, businessman Carlos Rincón.
This week, several Latino stars used social media to honor lost entertainers and loved ones. This week, several Latino stars used social media to honor lost entertainers and loved ones.
The death of Paul Walker in a high speed car crash left so many fans heartbroken; a lot were even doubtful at first, thinking it was a mere celebrity death hoax.
