Dawson's Creek Star James Van Der Beek Dies
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The show's lead was James Van Der Beek, who has died from cancer at the age of 48.
He also starred in the films ‘Varsity Blues’ and ‘The Rules of Attraction’ and in the sitcom ‘Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23.’
The death of actor James Van Der Beek highlighted the alarming rates of colorectal cancer in younger people. The “Dawson’s Creek,” star died Wednesday at age 48. He was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in November 2024.
Dawson’s Creek is a coming-of-age series that has resonated with fans for decades thanks in part to the cast of characters. The WB series, which ran from 1998 to 2003, followed the lives of Dawson