James Van Der Beek

James William Van Der Beek (March 8, 1977 – February 11, 2026) was an American television and movie actor. He was born in Cheshire, Connecticut. He was best known for his role as Dawson Leery in Dawson's Creek. 

In November 2024, Van Der Beek revealed that he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. He died from his illness on February 11, 2026 in Austin, Texas at the age of 48.

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