Dawson's Creek Star James Van Der Beek Dies
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The death of actor James Van Der Beek highlighted the alarming rates of colorectal cancer in younger people. The “Dawson’s Creek,” star died Wednesday at age 48. He was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in November 2024.
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Friends and fans have launched a GoFundMe campaign for James Van Der Beek’s family after the "Dawson’s Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star died Wednesday at 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer.