United Kingdom, March 4 -- Jamie-Lynn Sigler is still mourning the death of her "dear friend" James Van Der Beek.

The 44-year-old actress has paid a heartfelt tribute to the Dawson's Creek star - who passed away in February, aged 48, following a battle with colorectal cancer - during the latest episode of her MeSsy podcast, which she co-hosts with Christina Applegate.

Jamie-Lynn said: "I am mourning along with the rest of the world. My dear friend James Van Der Beek passed away after a brave, beautiful, tireless fight against cancer.

"His gorgeous wife, Kimberly, and his six beautiful children are his legacy."

The actress, who also lives with multiple sclerosis, went on to describe Van Der Beek as a man whose wisdom and generosity tou...