James Van Der Beek, 48, Dies as Costars Pay Tribute
March 2, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via AOL.com
James Van Der Beek, the beloved Dawson's Creek star known for playing Dawson Leery, dies at 48 in Austin, Texas, from colorectal cancer. Costars, friends and loved ones remember him with heartfelt tributes, celebrating his iconic role and later turns in shows like Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 and CSI: Cyber. Fans mourn the loss of the actor who also danced on Dancing with the Stars and unmasked as Griffin on The Masked Singer. He leaves behind his wife Kimberly and their children.
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