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Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek is dead
United States actor James Van Der Beek, widely known for his role in the popular American television series “Dawson’s Creek,” has died at the age of 48 after battling colorectal cancer.
His death was confirmed on Wednesday in a statement shared on his official Instagram page.
“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” the post read.Van Der Beek rose to fame in the late 1990s for playing Dawson Leery in “Dawson’s Creek,” a teen drama series that gained a large following around the world. His performance in the show made him a household name and opened doors to other roles in film and television.
Van Der Beek, who was married and had six children, revealed in 2024 that he had been diagnosed with cancer.
He rose to fame for playing Dawson Leery, the lead character in the teen drama “Dawson’s Creek”, which aired from 1998 to 2003 and followed a close-knit group of friends in a small Massachusetts town.
Although he appeared in films such as “Varsity Blues” and “The Rules of Attraction,” he struggled to move beyond the lasting popularity of “Dawson’s Creek” and never fully established himself in cinema.
Still, the actor said he was content with his career.
“Overall, I’ve worn my past with pride rather than seeing it as something to get rid of,” he told celebrity site Page Six in 2011.
The Instagram post included a photo of Van Der Beek dressed in a white top and cardigan, and it was also shared by his wife, Kimberly.
“There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. Those days will come,” the post added.
“For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”
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