James Van Der Beek Dies at 48 Following Battle With Cancer

James Van Der Beek died at the age of 48 in Austin, Texas, after a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer that he first disclosed in 2024.The actor rose to international stardom as the lead in "Dawson’s Creek" before appearing in films like "Varsity Blues" and television series such as "Pose".Following his passing, a fundraiser for Kimberly Van Der Beek and their six children raised more than $800,000 to help cover medical expenses and support the family.