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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 died at the age of 48.
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American actor James Van Der Beek (08.03.1977–11.02.2026) passed away on Wednesday at the age of 48.
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'Dawson's Creek' actor James Van Der Beek passes away
Hollywood mourns another loss as James Van Der Beek passes away at 48. In a joint Instagram post shared with his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, fans learned the sad news through a heartfelt message. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning," the statement read. "He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. Those days wil…
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