American actor James Van Der Beek, known for his role in the television series "Dawson's Creek", died on Wednesday, February 11 at the age of 48 after suffering from colorectal cancer. The actor, married and father of six children, revealed his diagnosis in 2024.
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"Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed away peacefully this morning. He faced his final days with courage, faith and grace," he reported in a post on his Instagram page.
American actor James Van Der Beek, star of the American television series "Dawson's Creek", died on Wednesday, February 11 at the age of 48 after battling colorectal cancer.
Van Der Beek, who was married with six children, announced his cancer diagnosis in 2024.
He was best known for playing Dawson, the main character in the 1998-2003 teen drama of the same name that followed a group of friends living in a small town in Massachusetts.
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While he also had roles in the films "Varsity Blues" and "The Rules of Attraction," Van DerBeek never truly established himself in film as he struggled to separate himself from the legacy of "Dawson's Creek."
But the actor insisted he was happy with his career.
"In general, I've carried my past with pride rather than seeing it as something I need to get rid of," he told celebrity site Page Six in 2011.
Wednesday's Instagram post showed a photo of Van Der Beek wearing a white blouse and cardigan. His wife, Kimberly, also shared it.
"There is much to share about your desires, your love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come," the post added.
"For now we ask for privacy as we mourn the loss of our beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend."
With AFP
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