Dawson's Creek

"Dawson's Creek" was a popular teen drama series that aired in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It is currently newsworthy due to the death of its star, James Van Der Beek, at the age of 48 after a battle with bowel cancer. Van Der Beek played the titular character, Dawson Leery. His death has prompted tributes from former co-stars like Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps, as well as fans. Steven Spielberg and his wife, Kate Capshaw, donated to a GoFundMe campaign created to support Van Der Beek's widow and six children. The fundraiser quickly surpassed its initial goal and was updated to a higher target. The series remains relevant as a cultural touchstone of the 90s teen drama genre, and Van Der Beek's passing has sparked renewed interest in the show and its impact.