Kevin Williamson honours James Van Der Beek as soul of the show at F Cancer gala

Dawson's Creek creator Kevin Williamson called James Van Der Beek "the soul of the show" accepting a Hero Award at Greg Berlanti's annual F Cancer benefit, the Barbara Berlanti Heroes Gala, according to Variety. Williamson said Van Der Beek handled his cancer "with such grace and courage" eight months after his February death, Variety reported.