loading . . . Actor James Van Der Beek, known for "Dawson's Creek," died Wednesday at age 48. James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek," passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at age 48. He had been battling colorectal cancer since his diagnosis in 2023, meeting his final days with courage, faith, and grace. https://hivewire.news/event/32b26a685a9dd4c2