Entertainment James Van Der Beek Death: Dawson’s Creek Star Dies at 48 by Lila Roberts - Entertainment Editor February 12, 2026 by Lila Roberts - Entertainment Editor February 12, 2026 Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his starring role in US teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died aged 48 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. “Our beloved James … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail