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Robert Duvall dead at 95, Hollywood legend's wife confirms death

Hollywood icon Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose career defined American cinema for more than six decades, has died at age 95, his wife Luciana Duvall announced. He passed away peacefully at his home in Middleburg, Virginia on February 15, according to statements shared publicly by his family.

James Van Der Beek Family Raises Over $2M as Fans Worldwide Donate Under $100 and Wonder About the U.S. Health System

More than $2 million has been raised for the family of James Van Der Beek, and the most striking detail is not who gave the biggest checks, but who showed up in the greatest numbers. Tens of thousands of donors from across the globe have contributed, most of them giving less than $100, transforming modest individual gestures into one of the most talked about celebrity fundraisers of the year.

James Van Der Beek's Final Role Revealed: Everything We Know About His Last Performance in Legally Blonde Prequel 'Elle'

In the wake of his death at 48, one final performance from James Van Der Beek is set to reach audiences later this year. Van Der Beek had recently joined the cast of Elle, the upcoming prequel series to the Legally Blonde universe, developed for Prime Video. The series is scheduled to premiere July 1, 2026, and filming for its first season was already completed prior to his passing.

James Van Der Beek's Children, Ages 4 to 15, Face Life Without Their Father

The public first knew him as Dawson Leery on Dawson's Creek. To those closest to him, he was something far more enduring. Above all, a dad of 6. With the passing of James Van Der Beek at age 48 following a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer, the grief rippling outward begins at home. His wife of 15 years, Kimberly Van Der Beek, shared the news of his death in a statement marked by quiet faith and gratitude, asking for privacy as the family mourns a husband and father who anchored their world.

James Van Der Beek, the Eternal Dawson, Dead at 48

James Van Der Beek, the American actor best known for his breakout role as Dawson Leery on Dawson's Creek, has died at the age of 48 after a long battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. His passing was confirmed on February 11, 2026.