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The father of six starred in multiple popular shows and films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues.
In 2024, Van Der Beek announced his colorectal cancer diagnosis after it was discovered during a routine colonoscopy the year before.
James Van Der Beek, the actor best known for starring in the teen TV drama "Dawson's Creek" and films including "Varsity Blues," has died. He was 48.
Actor James Van Der Beek of “Dawson’s Creek” and “Varsity Blues fame has died at age 48.
Actor James Van Der Beek, known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek," "Varsity Blues" and more, has died at the age of 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media.
Actor James Van Der Beek has died at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. The "Dawson's Creek" star's wife announced the news on her Instagram, writing that Van Der Beek "met his final days with courage, faith, and grace." NBC News' Dana Griffin looks back at his life and career.
James Van Der Beek, the star of Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues, has died at the age of 48, his family have said.
