# James Van Der Beek Remembered At Greg Berlanti's Heroes Gala

> James Van Der Beek's death remembered at Greg Berlanti's Heroes Gala.
- Title: James Van Der Beek Remembered At Greg Berlanti's Heroes Gala
- Summary: James Van Der Beek's death remembered at Greg Berlanti's Heroes Gala. James Van Der Beek died after the Barbara Berlanti Heroes Gala honored him with a…
- Keywords: james van der beek, dawson's creek, greg berlanti, barbara berlanti hero award, heroes gala, cancer, entertainment, culture, James, Van, Der, Beek
- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/10/james-van-der-beek-dawsons-creek-reunion-katherine-lanasa-1237146230
- Author: Nellie Andreeva
- Published: 2026-10-04T22:43:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: james van der beek, dawson's creek, greg berlanti, barbara berlanti hero award, heroes gala, cancer, entertainment, culture
## Heroes Gala Launch
The Barbara Berlanti Heroes Gala launched in 2018 by top TV producer Greg Berlanti honors his mother who died of cancer.
## James Van Der Beek's Death
James Van Der Beek died recently after being diagnosed with cancer, one of the actors on Berlanti's first show Dawson's Creek.
## Award Ceremony
Series creator Kevin Williamson received the Barbara Berlanti Hero Award at the event held Saturday at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica.
## Gala Purpose
Now in its third edition, the event raises money for F Cancer's early detection, prevention and psychosocial initiatives.
## Related Stories
Katie Holmes mourned James Van Der Beek's death, calling him her 'beautiful brilliance' co-star from Dawson's Creek.

> Katie Holmes mourns her 'Dawson's Creek' co-star James Van Der Beek; Series Creator Kevin Williamson Remembers His 'Beautiful Brilliance'
## Key takeaway

James Van Der Beek died after the Barbara Berlanti Heroes Gala honored him with a tribute.