James Van Der Beek on Feb. 11 died at 48

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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Pro Emma Slater Mourns Season 28 Partner James Van Der Beek Following His Death
Dancing With the Stars pro Emma Slater is mourning the death of her Season 28 partner. It was announced on Wednesday that Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues star James Van Der Beek had died following a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer.

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Alfonso Ribeiro Reflects On His Friendship With James Van Der Beek Following Actor's Death
Look: Alfonso Ribeiro posts final photo with James Van Der Beek
Fans Revisit James Van Der Beek’s Memorable “Saturday Night Live” Monologue Following His Death at 48
Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek died on Feb. 11, 2026, at age 48

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Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here's who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for
Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk
James Van Der Beek’s Family GoFundMe Hits $1M, Exposes Healthcare System Failures
Hours after the Dawson’s Creek star died Wednesday (February 11, 2026) at 48, following a battle with Stage 3 colorectal cancer, friends launched a GoFundMe to support his wife, Kimberly, and their si...

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Katie Holmes, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ crew pay tribute to James Van Der Beek: ‘A Hero’
GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek's family tops $2.3 million to help with 'financial strain' following star's death