"Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek dead at 48

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James Van Der Beek, the actor best known for his role on 1990's TV show "Dawson's Creek," has died. He was 48.

In an email to CBC News, the actor's publicist confirmed his death.

Van Der Beek was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer in November 2024. Since then, he had been chronicling his life with cancer and frequently speaking of his family life on Instagram.

A statement posted on the actor's official Instagram page Wednesday said he died earlier in the day.

"He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come," a statement from the actor's family that was posted on Instagram said.

"For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend."

A one-time theatre kid, Van Der Beek would go on to star in the movie "Varsity Blues" and on TV in "CSI: Cyber" as FBI special agent Elijah Mundo, but was forever connected to "Dawson's Creek," which ran from 1998 to 2003 on the WB.

The series followed a high school group of friends as they learned about falling in love, creating real friendships and finding their footing in life.

 

 

 

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