'Dawson's Creek' actor James Van Der Beek dead at 48. What to know
- Posted on February 12, 2026
- By Detroit Free Press
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'Dawson's Creek' actor James Van Der Beek dead at 48. What to know

Actor James Van Der Beek, who starred in "Dawson's Creek," died Feb. 11, 2026, at age 48 of colorectal cancer. Here's what to know.