James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' star, dies at 48

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Source: NBC News

James Van Der Beek, the actor who endeared himself to a generation of television viewers as the star of the drama series “Dawson’s Creek,” died Wednesday.

He was 48.

“He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” Kimberly Van Der Beek, his wife, said on Instagram. “There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come.”

In early November 2024, Van Der Beek announced he had been diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer, which develops in the colon or rectum.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/james-van-der-beek-dawsons-creek-varsity-blues-star-dies-48-rcna233633

[Beaverhausen]

1. Fuck cancer

[OldBaldy1701E]

2. Right? (n/t)

[GB_RN]

10. As A Survivor...

And someone who’s also lost family to cancer, I can only concur. In fact, it can get fucked with a rusty, wire pipe brush.

[Lovie777]

3. R.I.P...............

[milestogo]

4. So young.

[2naSalit]

5. ...

[dem4decades]

6. Very sad. Get your colonoscopy done please.

Not saying it would have saved him but it might save you.

[underpants]

7. Wow. So young.

[Blue_Roses]

8. Oh, no!

This is so sad. I was hoping he would beat this. My heart and prayers go out to his wife and kids. He seemed so genuine and loved his family so much. This one really hurts.
RIP "Dawson"

[bmichaelh]

9. So sad

Too many good, young people dying at an early age from colon and colorectal cancer.

[FemDemERA]

11. So young...

I know we have made advances, but it sure doesn't seem like it when we hear stories like this. Just... sad...

[twodogsbarking]

12. He is at rest but sadly so. Cancer is cruel.

[area51]

13. RIP.