'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek dies at 48 after colorectal cancer battle
- Posted on February 11, 2026
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'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek dies at 48 after colorectal cancer battle

Actor James Van Der Beek, best for his roles in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died following a diagnosis with colorectal cancer.