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Death of Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek, 48, announced as family face ‘uncertain future’

He was diagnosed with bowel cancer

James Van Der Beek, best known for starring in Dawson’s Creek, has sadly died aged 48 today (February 11).

The actor had been diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2023, though he only made his health battle public in late 2024. News of his death was confirmed by his family in an emotional statement shared this morning.

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James Van Der Beek and wife Kimberly on the red carpet

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Fabio Magnocavallo
Assistant Editor

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