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James Van Der Beek Dies at 48: Look Back His Life and Legacy
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February 12, 2026
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5:36Now PlayingJames Van Der Beek, known for his role as Dawson Leary in the hit drama “Dawson’s Creek” and later starring as a quarterback in the movie “Varsity Blues,” has died at 48. The husband and father was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer in 2023. TODAY’s Craig Melvin shares a look back at Van Der Beck’s remarkable life, legacy and career.
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