James Van Der Beek Obituary Feb 11, 2026 - Legacy. com James Van Der Beek, the star of the hit teen drama "Dawson's Creek" in the 1990s and 2000s, died February 11, 2026, after fighting colorectal cancer at the age of 48
James Van Der Beek dead – Dawsons Creek star dies after cancer James Van Der Beek, the actor known best for embodying those formative, angsty teenage years in "Dawson's Creek" and " Varsity Blues," has died following a diagnosis with colorectal cancer
‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star James Van Der Beek Dead at 48 James Van Der Beek, best known for his role as Dawson Leery on Dawson’s Creek and his breakout performance in Varsity Blues, has died at 48 after a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer