US actor James Van Der Beek, the star of the American TV series "Dawson's Creek," died on Wednesday at age 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. While he also had roles in the films "Varsity Blues" and "The Rules of Attraction," Van Der Beek never truly established himself in cinema as he struggled to separate himself from the legacy of "Dawson's Creek."US actor James Van Der Beek, the star of the American TV series "Dawson's Creek," died on Wednesday at age 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. While he also had roles in the films "Varsity Blues" and "The Rules of Attraction," Van Der Beek never truly established himself in cinema as he struggled to separate himself from the legacy of "Dawson's Creek." https://ift.tt/uhLpMik February 11, 2026 at 11:27PM TOI Entertainment Desk
