James Van Der Beek, best known for his starring role in ’90s teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died at the age of 48. The star revealed in November 2024, while preparing to appear on US charity TV special The Real Full Monty, that he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer. A statement published on Van Der Beek’s Instagram page on Wednesday, February 11 reads: “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 and friend.” One year on from revealing his tragic diagnosis, Van Der Beek announced that he would be auctioning off memorabilia and various “treasures” he had assimilated from his time in TV and film in order to fund his cancer treatment. A GoFundMe page established to support the actor’s family said: “Throu...
My Husband Forbade Me from Going into the Garage – but I Found a Secret There He'd Been Hiding His Whole Life
My husband begged me never to step inside his garage. I trusted him enough not to ask why. But the day I opened that door, I discovered something that made me doubt 60 years of marriage and left me trembling with a truth I wasn't ready to face. My name is Rosemary. I'm 78, and I've been married to Henry for almost 60 years. We met in high school. Sat next to each other in chemistry class because our last names were alphabetically close. He made me laugh. We worked at the same factory after graduation. Got married at 20. Had four children. Seven grandchildren. One great-grandchild. I've been married to Henry for almost 60 years. Every Sunday, we had barbecues in the backyard. Every night before bed, he said, "I love you, Rosie." He still does. He knows how I take my tea. He notices when I'm quiet. He brushes crumbs off my sweater without making a fuss. People used to say we were inseparable. That we were lucky to have found each other so young. I agreed w...