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(FILE) James Van Der Beek Dead At 48
(FILE) James Van Der Beek Dead At 48. 'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek dies at 48 on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, following years-long battle with colorectal cancer. HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - MAY 14: American actor James Van Der Beek arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Amazon Prime Video's 'Overcompensating' Season 1 held at the Hollywood Palladium on May 14, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/NurPhoto)