New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 48. After a years long battle with bowel cancer, Van Der Beek breathed his last on 11 February. The What Would Diplo Do? actor and producer is survived by his wife, Kimberly, and their six children: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn and Jeremiah.

In a post on Instagram, his wife Kimberly wrote, "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, a...