‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star Dead After Cancer Battle
1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026
Actor James Van Der Beek died Wednesday after a battle with colorectal cancer, his wife posted on social media. Van Der Beek became a heartthrob by starring in the film “Varsity Blues” and the teenage coming-of-age…
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