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Reese Witherspoon Mourns Dawson's Creek Star
12 Feb
Summary
- Actor James Van Der Beek passed away at 48.
- He was battling stage 3 colorectal cancer.
- Witherspoon mourned him, calling him talented and kind.
Actor James Van Der Beek, celebrated for his breakout role as Dawson Leery in the 1990s series "Dawson's Creek," has passed away at the age of 48. His death was confirmed on Wednesday in Austin, Texas.
Van Der Beek had been engaged in a personal battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer, a diagnosis he received in August 2023. While an official cause of death has not been released, his passing has prompted widespread tributes.
Reese Witherspoon, who stars alongside him in the upcoming TV series "Elle," shared her grief on Instagram. She described Van Der Beek as an "extraordinary, talented man" who exhibited great kindness and grace. Witherspoon is an executive producer for "Elle," which is slated to premiere on July 1.
Throughout his career, Van Der Beek also held notable roles in shows like "How I Met Your Mother" and "Pose," and appeared in films such as "Varsity Blues" and "The Rules of Attraction." He is survived by his wife, Kimberley, and their six children.
