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James Van Der Beek shared colorectal cancer warning sign months before his death

Prior to James Van Der Beek's death at age 48, the actor revealed the first warning sign of his colon cancer — and it’s one that did not seem alarming at the time.

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'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek dies at 48 after colorectal cancer battle

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James Van Der Beek’s Death Highlights Rising Colorectal Cancer In Young Adults

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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 In an announcement on Instagram, his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, said he died “peacefully” after being diagnosed with colorect...

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James Van Der Beek’s ‘SNL’ Monologue Resurfaces After His Death

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James Van Der Beek’s Brother Opens Up About Feeling ‘Devastation And Pain’ In The Aftermath Of His Death

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James Van Der Beek Tribute Set at Fox With Encore of 'The Real Full Monty' Cancer Benefit Special

Fox will air a rerun of "The Real Full Monty" in James Van Der Beek's honor Wednesday. The encore of the 2024 two-hour special, which set out to raise awareness for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer,

“There Is Nothing Wrong With This”: Alfonso Ribeiro Is Being Defended After His Intimate Final Photo With James Van Der Beek Sparked Backlash

"He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace," Van Der Beek's wife, Kimberly, announced on Wednesday. The actor, who has died at age 48, will forever be remembered as Dawson Leery — and it holds a special place in our hearts — but so do these five other standout roles.

Chad Michael Murray, Jennifer Garner, Sarah Michelle Gellar and More Pay Tribute to James Van Der Beek: “Inspired Us to Be Better in All Ways”

During two summer hiatuses from the hit series, Van Der Beek starred as the principled Texas high school quarterback Jonathan “Mox” Moxon in Varsity Blues (1999) and as Sean Bateman in the Bret Easton Ellis adaptation The Rules of Attraction (2002), written and directed by Roger Avary.