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February 12, 2026
James Van Der Beek obituary
American actor best known for his role in the television drama Dawson’s Creek
TL;DR
- James Van Der Beek, known for playing Dawson Leery in Dawson's Creek, has died at 48 after battling cancer.
- He starred in Dawson's Creek from 1998-2003, becoming a role model for young viewers.
- Van Der Beek also appeared in films like Varsity Blues and The Rules of Attraction, and later in TV shows such as How I Met Your Mother and Pose.
- He won best actor at the San Diego film festival for his role in Formosa Betrayed.
- Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, he sent a video message to a Dawson's Creek cast reunion last year.
- He is survived by his second wife, Kimberly, and their six children.
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