James Van Der Beek, who was known for playing Dawson Leary on "Dawson's Creek" and for numerous other TV and film roles, has died. He was 48.

James Van Der Beek, the beloved Dawson’s Creek star, has died, his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, confirmed. He was 48. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” Kimberly announced in a statement on Wednesday.

James Van Der Beek, the late '90s icon known for "Dawson's Creek," has died. He was 48. The beloved actor's wife Kimberly shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning.

James Van Der Beek posted an emotional birthday post for his daughter and father only weeks before his death. Van Der Beek died on February 11 at the age of 48. No cause of death has been released, but he announced he was struggling with colorectal cancer in 2024.

James Van Der Beek, who rose to fame as the star of teen drama 'Dawson's Creek,' died at age 48 in February 2026 after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Look back on the actor's life and career

James Van Der Beek, the actor who endeared himself to a generation of television viewers as the star of the drama series “Dawson’s Creek,” died Wednesday.

James Van Der Beek, best known as Dawson on "Dawson's Creek," has died at 48, according to a statement on his Instagram.

James Van Der Beek, a television star known for “Dawson’s Creek" and “Varsity Blues," has died at 48 following health struggles.