US EditionJames 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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James Van Der Beek lost his battle with cancer but left behind a lasting Hollywood legacy of movies and TV shows. Van Der Beek was most known for playing the late ’90s icon Dawson Leery in “Dawson’s Creek,” but the actor has a fun body of work to dive into elsewhere, as well. The actor’s death was announced by his wife on Wednesday via his personal Instagram. He was 48 and died after a battle with colorectal cancer. “Our beloved James David Van …
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".
`Dawson's Creek' Star James Van Der Beek Dies from Cancer at Age 48
Actor James Van Der Beek, known for his role on the hit WB show “Dawson’s Creek,” died Wednesday, his wife announced on Instagram. He was 48 and had been battling colorectal cancer. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” his wife and the mother of his six children, Kimberly Van Der Beek, posted on Instagram. “He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love fo…
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