Dawson's Creek actors have led tributes to James Van Der Beek, who has died aged 48 after suffering from bowel cancer. The star was diagnosed with the disease in the latter half of 2023 but only revealed the news in November 2024.

Van Der Beek announced in November 2024 that he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. His cause of death was not shared.

Hollywood stars honor "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der Beek after cancer death. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Chad Michael Murray share heartfelt tributes.

James Van Der Beek, who was beloved by audiences for his roles in Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues, and who found a new life in Texas, has died. Van Der Beek passed away after a public battle with colorectal cancer,

The ‘Dawson's Creek' actor who relocated to Central Texas in 2020 has died, according to a statement shared on social media.

James Van Der Beek, who was known for portraying Dawson Leery in 1990s teen drama Dawson's Creek, died at 48 on Wednesday (Feb. 11) after a battle with cancer, his family announced. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning.

The father of six starred in multiple popular shows and films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues.

James Van Der Beek, the actor who endeared himself to a generation of television viewers as the star of the drama series “Dawson’s Creek,” died Wednesday.