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was seen in public for the first time since the shocking death of his Dawson’s Creek co-star .
Van Der Beek, 48, after a two-year battle with colorectal , leaving behind his wife and six children.
Jackson, who famously played Pacey - Dawson’s (Van Der Beek) best friend - was spotted leaving the celebrity hotspot Gigi’s Baldi in Santa Monica, hours after the heartbreaking news broke.
The 47-year-old actor looked tense and somber in a casual white cardigan and black trousers, leaving the restaurant alone.
Fans have noted that Jackson has stayed quiet on social media since Van Der Beek’s passing, sharing no public tribute to his former costar.
At the same time, the tragedy reverberated across Hollywood, with countless Dawson’s Creek costars posting heartfelt tributes online, including .
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Joshua Jackson was seen in public for the first time since the shocking death of his Dawson’s Creek co-star James Van Der Beek
Jackson, who famously played Pacey - Dawson’s (Van Der Beek) best friend - was spotted leaving the celebrity hotspot Gigi’s Baldi in Santa Monica, hours after the heartbreaking news broke
In a hand-written statement posted on Instagram, Holmes, who played Joey Potter, remembered Van Der Beek for his 'bravery, compassion, selflessness and strength,' as well as his 'appreciation for life.'
'I mourn this loss with a heart holding the reality of his absence and deep gratitude for his imprint on it,' she added.
Van Der Beek, 48, passed away on Wednesday after a two-year battle with colorectal cancer , leaving behind his wife and six children; (pictured May 2025)
Ahead of the show’s second season premiere in October 1998, Jackson spoke to Teen People about Van Der Beek, saying, 'He's the one everybody loves to love'
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Van Der Beek’s death rocked Hollywood, with countless Dawson’s Creek costars sharing heartfelt tributes online, including Katie Holmes
Jackson, however, has long held Van Der Beek in high esteem.
