Overview
- His family confirmed the Dawson’s Creek actor died peacefully after colorectal cancer and asked for privacy as they grieve.
- Friends launched a GoFundMe stating treatment costs left the household out of funds, with donations reported around $1.2 million toward a $1.3 million target.
- Co-stars and peers shared tributes, including Chad Michael Murray calling him “a giant,” Sarah Michelle Gellar’s condolences, and a handwritten message from Katie Holmes.
- Posthumous work is expected: the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle is slated for Prime Video on July 1, 2026, and Lionsgate Premiere’s thriller The Gates is due in theaters in March.
- Coverage of the family’s financial strain has intensified discussion about U.S. health-care costs, echoing reactions noting his prior memorabilia auctions to help pay for treatment.