'Dawson's Creek' star dies at 48

"Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek died Wednesday. He was 48.

The actor shared in 2024 that he was battling colorectal cancer and last year described his struggle in an interview with "Good Morning America," TMZ reported.

He was known for his famous role as the lead, Dawson, in the television show "Dawson's Creek." In September, Van Der Beek was forced to drop out of the cast reunion for the popular show over his health.

He also had prominent roles in the films "Scary...