The Masked Singer Pays Tribute to James Van Der Beek Following His Passing
The Masked Singer honored James Van Der Beek during their Wednesday, February 11 episode following his death at age 48 from colorectal cancer.
James Van Der Beek, the actor famous for Dawson's Creek, died at age 48 from colorectal cancer. His wife Kimberly confirmed his death, saying he faced his final days with courage and faith. The Masked Singer displayed a memorial during their Wednesday episode.
Van Der Beek had performed on the show as a griffin character and was unmasked after six episodes. During his final performance of 'I Had Some Help,' his wife and six children joined him on stage. Van Der Beek had announced his stage 3 cancer diagnosis in November 2024.
He explained that performing on The Masked Singer gave him an escape from his medical struggles and allowed him to connect with audiences. Throughout his career, he maintained a passion for performing and had dreamed of performing on Broadway.
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