James Van Der Beek's Dawson's Creek Mom Honors Him After Death: 'Will Always Love & Admire You'

James Van Der Beek‘s on-screen momma just shared a heartbreaking post mourning his death.

As we’ve been following, James died at age 48 on Wednesday after his fight with cancer. He leaves behind his wife, six kids, and many friends and fans. There’s been such an outpouring of love for him — and just as much support shown to his family — and it’s not ending anytime soon.

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, one of the latest cast member to pay tribute to the actor was his Dawson’s Creek mother, Mary-Margaret Humes. Alongside a more recent pic of the pair and a throwback during filming of the show, she wrote:

“Rarely am I at a loss for words … today would be the exception. James, my gracious warrior, you fought a hard battle against all odds with such quiet strength and dignity. I will always love and admire you for that. Our last conversations … merely a few days ago … are forever sitting softly in my heart for safe keeping. To our extended Dawson’s Creek family of friends … please be respectful of our silences at the moment as Beautiful Kimberly and family have asked for peaceful privacy for now. #dawsonscreek #tvfamily”