Joshua Jackson says the death of "Dawson's Creek" co-star James Van Der Beek “hits in a variety of different ways.” “For me as a father now, I think the enormity of the tragedy for his family hits in a very different way than just as a colleague, so I think the process is just ongoing. He and I shared this amazing time at a very young point in our lives. I know both of us look back at that time with great fondness, but I will also say that I know I’m really just a footnote in what he accomplished in his life. [James] became what we usually just call a ‘good man.’ A man of the kind of belief, the kind of faith that allowed him to face the impossible with grace. An unbelievable partner and husband. A real man that showed up for his family and a beautiful, kind, interested, dedicated father... I think he did lead a very good life and he was a good man, the tragedy of that loss for his family is enormous." (via "Today") variety.com/2026/tv/news/jos…