James Van Der Beek, the beloved star of Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, has died at the age of 48. His death follows a battle with Stage 3 colorectal cancer, a diagnosis he first shared publicly in late 2024.  Van Der Beek's breakout role was as the floppy-haired Spielberg-loving cinephile Dawson Leery in the…

James Van Der Beek, who played the titular Dawson Leery on Kevin Williamson’s WB hit Dawson’s Creek and also starred in Varsity Blues, The Rules of Attraction and other films and TV shows, died Wednesday after a long battle with colorectal cancer. He was 48. His family confirmed the news on social…

As James Van Der Beek fans rally around the former teen heartthrob amid his health struggles, the actor is parting with some rare memorabilia to assist with treatment costs. Following news of his Stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis last November, Van Der Beek is teaming up with Propstore to…

Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek is selling autographed and limited edition Varsity Blues-themed merchandise to raise money for cancer expenses for both himself and other families. “Merch drop! Excited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of #VarsityBlues with a limited edition #4 Moxon…