Actor James Van Der Beek Passes Away at 48, Fans Mourn Dawson’s Creek Icon

James Van Der Beek, best known for his iconic role in the ’90s teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died at the age of 48. The actor revealed in November 2024 that he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer while preparing to appear on the charity special The Real Full Monty. In a statement shared on his Instagram page on February...