James Van Der Beek
James William Van Der Beek (March 8, 1977 – February 11, 2026) was an American television and movie actor. He was born in Cheshire, Connecticut. He was best known for his role as Dawson Leery in Dawson's Creek.
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| Born | James David Van Der Beek March 8, 1977 Cheshire, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 2026 (aged 48) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Colorectal cancer |
| Education | Cheshire Academy |
| Alma mater | Drew University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–2024 |
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| Children | 6 |
In November 2024, Van Der Beek revealed that he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.[1] He died from his illness on February 11, 2026 in Austin, Texas at the age of 48.[2][3]
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Van Der Beek with Kerr Smith at GalaxyCon in Oklahoma City, 2025
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References
- ↑ (in EN) Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek reveals cancer diagnosis. https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/dawsons-creek-star-james-van-der-beek-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/news-story/77d3e6603b6755a3e3da058b0411ca26. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ↑ TMZ Staff. James Van Der Beek Dead at 48. TMZ (February 11, 2026). Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ↑ Schonfeld, Alexandra (February 11, 2026). "James Van Der Beek's Life in Photos". People. https://people.com/james-van-der-beek-life-in-photos-11904660. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
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