Joshua Jackson opened up on NBC’s Today about the passing of his Dawson’s Creek co-star James Van Der Beek, who died at 48 after battling stage 3 colorectal cancer. Jackson reflected on their friendship, praising Van Der Beek as a “good man” and dedicated father, and shared how the loss has personally impacted him. Inspired by his friend’s journey, Jackson partnered with AstraZeneca to raise awareness about cancer screenings.
