'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek dies at 48

US actor James Van Der Beek, the star of the American TV series “Dawson’s Creek,” died on Wednesday at age 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” read a post on his Instagram page. Van Der Beek, who was married and had six children, announced his cancer diagnosis in 2024.#039Dawson039s #Creek039 #star #James #Van #Der #Beek #dies1770896267