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catbyte

(38,874 posts)
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 02:56 PM Wednesday

James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' star, dies at 48

Source: NBC News

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.

He was 48.

“He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” Kimberly Van Der Beek, his wife, said on Instagram. “There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come.”

In early November 2024, Van Der Beek announced he had been diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer, which develops in the colon or rectum.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/james-van-der-beek-dawsons-creek-varsity-blues-star-dies-48-rcna233633

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James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' star, dies at 48 (Original Post) catbyte Wednesday OP
Fuck cancer Beaverhausen Wednesday #1
Right? (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #2
As A Survivor... GB_RN Wednesday #10
R.I.P............... Lovie777 Wednesday #3
So young. milestogo Wednesday #4
... 2naSalit Wednesday #5
Very sad. Get your colonoscopy done please. dem4decades Wednesday #6
Wow. So young. underpants Wednesday #7
Oh, no! Blue_Roses Wednesday #8
So sad bmichaelh Wednesday #9
So young... FemDemERA Wednesday #11
He is at rest but sadly so. Cancer is cruel. twodogsbarking Wednesday #12
RIP. area51 Wednesday #13

GB_RN

(3,535 posts)
10. As A Survivor...
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 04:55 PM
Wednesday

And someone who’s also lost family to cancer, I can only concur. In fact, it can get fucked with a rusty, wire pipe brush.

Blue_Roses

(13,820 posts)
8. Oh, no!
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 03:32 PM
Wednesday

This is so sad. I was hoping he would beat this. My heart and prayers go out to his wife and kids. He seemed so genuine and loved his family so much. This one really hurts.
RIP "Dawson"


FemDemERA

(730 posts)
11. So young...
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 05:25 PM
Wednesday

I know we have made advances, but it sure doesn't seem like it when we hear stories like this. Just... sad...

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