‘Dawson’s Creek’ Actor James Van Der Beek Dies at 48
1 sourceUpdated Feb 11, 2026
James Van Der Beek, the actor known best for “Dawson’s Creek” and “Varsity Blues,” has died of colorectal cancer. He was 48. Van Der Beek’s death was announced with a post on his Instagram page Wednesday, Feb. 11, per…
Where do you stand?
Claim check
What each side asserts, disputes — or leaves out entirely.
Where do you land?
Whose framing of this story rings truest to you?
Coverage
Comments
Ask this story anything:
Free account · your comment posts right after signup