Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - James Van Der Beek Honored in Oscars In Memoriam

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

At the 98th Academy Awards, James Van Der Beek, known for Dawsons Creek and Varsity Blues, was honored in the In Memoriam segment, despite passing from colorectal cancer earlier this year. His wife and seven children are coping with his loss, as encouraged by their nine-year-old daughter Emilia. The ceremony also featured special tributes to Rob Reiner and Robert Redford. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bba9f094b72083c9

On March 16th, here's the latest in entertainment and celebrity news. The 98th Academy Awards featured an emotional in-memorium segment on Sunday, March 15th, honoring stars who passed away over the past. Year. One notable absence from the televised tribute was James Vanderbeek, who died at age 48 from colorectal cancer on February 11th. He was included, however, in the Academy's full online version of the segment. Vanderbeek shared his stage three diagnosis publicly in November 2024 after it was found during a routine colonoscopy the year. Before, fans and family have been reflecting on his legacy from shows like Dawson's Creek and films such as varsity blues. He leaves behind his wife Kimberly and their seven children who have spoken openly about coping with the loss.

Earlier this month, Kimberly posted a touching video from their nine-year-old daughter Amelia, who encouraged others to express their grief by talking to loved ones who have passed. Meanwhile, the ceremony included special on-stage tributes, like one for director Rob Reiner from actors he worked with and Barbara Streisand singing. For Robert Redford, this episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.