Dawson's Creek Star James Van Der Beek Dies at 48

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Dawson's Creek Star James Van Der Beek Dies at 48

James Van Der Beek died on Wednesday at age 48. He starred in the American TV series Dawson's Creek.

Van Der Beek died after a battle with bowel cancer. He announced his cancer diagnosis in 2024.

Van Der Beek was married and had six children. His co-star Katie Holmes paid tribute to him. Holmes praised Van Der Beek's bravery, compassion, selflessness and strength.

Klear Note — Dawson's Creek was a popular TV show in the 1990s. Van Der Beek announced his colorectal cancer diagnosis publicly in 2024.

Key Terms 2

bowel cancer: Cancer that grows in the large intestine or colon.
Dawson's Creek: Popular American TV show that aired in the 1990s and 2000s.

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