James Van Der Beek, star of 'Dawson's Creek' and father of six, dies at 48
- Posted on February 11, 2026
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James Van Der Beek, star of 'Dawson's Creek' and father of six, dies at 48

The TV star, who announced his colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2024, 'met his final days with courage, faith and grace,' a post on his Instagram read. 'For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.'