Breaking: Dawson’s Creek Star James Van Der Beek Dead After Cancer Battle
James Van Der Beek, best known for Dawson’s Creek, has died at age 48 after a three-year battle with colorectal cancer.
– TMZ confirmed his death, reporting that he “lost his cancer battle.” An accompanying statement from his official page said,“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning.”
– Van Der Beek rose to fame in the late 1990s as Dawson Leery on Dawson’s Creek,which concluded in 2003.
– He later appeared in films and TV, including Varsity Blues and CSI: Cyber, where he played FBI Special Agent Elijah Mundo.
– he is survived by his wife and six children.
– The family asked for peaceful privacy as they grieve, noting he faced his final days with courage, faith, and grace.
James Van Der Beek, who was best known for his starring role on the hit television series “Dawson’s Creek,” died Wednesday.
He was only 48 and had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer just three years ago.
The news was first confirmed by TMZ, which reported the actor had lost his cancer battle.
A statement posted to his official page also confirmed his death.
“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” the statement read.
“He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace.”
The message continued, “There is much to regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come.”
“For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”
Van Der Beek rose to fame in the late 1990s playing Dawson Leery on “Dawson’s Creek.
The show wrapped up in 2003.
Over the years, he appeared in other TV and film projects, including the movie “Varsity Blues” and the TV show “CSI: Cyber” as FBI Special Agent Elijah Mundo.
He is survived by his wife and six children.
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