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‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star James Van Der Beek Dead at 48 After Public Cancer Battle

News admin1 · February 13, 2026 · Comments off

James Van Der Beek, best known for his role as Dawson Leery on the hit teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died at the age of 48 following a public battle with colorectal cancer. His family confirmed that he passed peacefully, surrounded by love. They shared that he faced his final days with courage, faith, and grace. In late 2024, he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer, though symptoms had appeared the year before. The illness was discovered during a colonoscopy. Despite the diagnosis, he remained hopeful and continued working when possible. He often spoke about how... Continues…