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Dawson's Creek Star James Van Der Beek Dies at 48
12 Feb
Summary
- Actor James Van Der Beek has passed away at the age of 48.
- He was diagnosed with bowel cancer in late 2023.
- Van Der Beek was widely known for his role in Dawson's Creek.
Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his leading role in the US teen drama Dawson's Creek, has died at the age of 48. The cause of his death was bowel cancer.
Van Der Beek received his diagnosis in the latter half of 2023. He shared the news of his illness with the public in November 2024.
During his career, Van Der Beek also appeared as a guest on Jo Whiley's BBC Radio 1 show in 2003, where he reflected on the conclusion of Dawson's Creek and discussed the show's complex romantic storylines.
