James Van Der Beek, star of Dawson’s Creek, dies aged 48

2026-02-11 - 19:55

Actor who also starred in Varsity Blues and Rules of Attraction revealed in 2024 he had been diagnosed with cancer James Van Der Beek, the actor best known for playing the lead in hit 90s teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” reads a statement shared on Van Der Beek’s official Instagram page on Wednesday. Continue reading...