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James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' star, dies at 48
- James Van Der Beek, actor, has died at age 48; his family said he `passed peacefully this morning` on his official Instagram, while the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office provided no cause.
- After a routine colonoscopy in August 2023, Van Der Beek publicly disclosed in November 2024 that he was living with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
- Van Der Beek rose to prominence as the lead of Dawson's Creek , defining teen drama, and appeared in Varsity Blues and Scary Movie .
- Fans and colleagues have mourned, and he leaves behind his wife and six children, prompting widespread cultural and media reaction.
- He appeared virtually at a benefit where Lin-Manuel Miranda read his role, after withdrawing from a September Dawson's Creek reunion benefit, and made a December 19 interview on Today.
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US actor James Van Der Beek has died. He passed away at the age of 48 after a battle with cancer. He was best known for his role in the cult series "Dawson's Creek".
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The death of the protagonist of "Dawson's Creek" leaves a void in the entertainment world, and his colleagues in the actor scene emotively fire him
Star of 'Dawson's Creek' James Van Der Beek dies at 48
US actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in the television series “Dawson’s Creek,” died on Wednesday at age 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer, according to a statement posted on his Instagram page. The married father of six revealed his diagnosis in 2024.
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