US actor James Van Der Beek, the star of the American TV series « Dawson’s Creek, » died on Wednesday at age 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. « Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace, » read a post on his Instagram page. Van Der Beek, who was married and had six children, announced his cancer diagnosis in 2024.
