James Van Der Beek, of 'Dawson's Creek' fame, has died at 48 of colorectal cancer

Source Chicago Sun-Times
Original Load Date Feb. 11, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 11, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Original URL https://chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/2026/02/11/dawsons-creek-james-van-der-beek-colorectal-cancer

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* SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][117] * [ Facebook ][118] * [ Bluesky ][119] * [ Email ][120] * [ Reddit ][121] * [ Flipboard ][122] James Van Der Beek, best known as Dawson on TV’s “Dawson’s Creek” who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48 of colo...