‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star James Van Der Beek Dies After Cancer Battle

The actor’s death was announced on his Instagram page on Feb. 11.
‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star James Van Der Beek Dies After Cancer Battle
James Van Der Beek arrives at the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 22, 2019. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
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“Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek has died at the age of 48.

“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” his family announced on Instagram Feb. 11.

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