Beloved actor James Van Der Beek has died at the age of 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer, his family announced on social media.

James David Van Der Beek, the actor who became one of the most recognizable faces of 1990s television as the dreamy, introspective teenage lead on the hit drama Dawson’s Creek. Has died at the age of 48 following a prolonged and courageous battle with colorectal cancer. His passing was announced by his family on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, leaving fans and colleagues around the world mourning the loss of a deeply cherished entertainer and devoted family man. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” his wife, Kimberly…
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