The Television Academy mourns the loss of actor, writer, and producer James Van Der Beek. He’ll be remembered for his iconic role as Dawson Leery on ‘Dawson’s Creek’, along with many works across film and television. ❤️ In 2019, he spoke with the @televisionacademyfoundation at the Emmys about his work on 'Pose', as well as the advice he'd give his younger self. #jamesvanderbeek | Emmys / Television Academy

Taking a moment today to honor James Van Der Beek @vanderjames 🙏 I grew up on Dawson’s Creek but beyond the nostalgia, what’s always inspired me is the way he lived his life, what he learned along the way, and the realness he brought to everything. His journey was full of joy and struggle, and though his life was cut short by cancer, the way he showed up in his years with courage, faith, and heart is something worth celebrating. Fun fact: James met and married his wife in Israel! Here’s to his