Issued on: 12/02/2026 - 12:01

US actor James Van Der Beek, the star of the American TV series "Dawson's Creek," died on Wednesday at age 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace," read a post on his Instagram page. Van Der Beek, who was married and had six children, announced his cancer diagnosis in 2024.

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