‘Dawson’s Creek’ Actor James Van Der Beek Dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, the actor known best for “Dawson’s Creek” and “Varsity Blues,” has died of colorectal cancer. He was 48. Van Der Beek’s death was announced with a post on his Instagram page Wednesday, Feb. 11, per…
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About Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek is an American teen drama television series about the lives of a close-knit group of friends in the fictional town of Capeside, Massachusetts, beginning in high school and continuing into college. It aired from January 20, 1998, to May 14, 2003, for six seasons. The series started out starring James Van Der Beek as Dawson Leery; Katie Holmes as his best friend and love interest, Joey Potter; Joshua Jackson as their friend Pacey Witter; and Michelle Williams as Jen Lindley, a New York City arrival to Capeside.
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