James Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48
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MARK KENNEDYFebruary 11, 2026 at 09:23 PM
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James Van Der Beek, best known for his role as the title character in the WB series "Dawson's Creek," has died at the age of 48. He gained fame playing the "hunky" persona in the hit show and later parodied that image. Van Der Beek revealed in 2024 that he was undergoing treatment for colorectal cancer. He passed away on Wednesday morning, February 11, according to a statement. The statement also noted that he faced his final days with courage, faith, and grace.
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