James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media.
Van Der Beek announced in November 2024 that he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. His cause of death was not shared.
"Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning," his wife Kimberly wrote on Instagram. "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. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend."
