James Van Der Beek Dead at 48, Sparks Cancer Awareness and Healthcare Outrage
James Van Der Beek, acclaimed for his iconic roles as Dawson Leery in “Dawson’s Creek” and Jonathan “Mox” Moxon in “Varsity Blues,” has passed away at the age of 48. He had publicly shared his battle with colorectal cancer in late 2024. Van Der Beek’s career spanned multiple memorable television and film projects, including playing a fictionalized version of himself in “Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23.” He is survived by his wife and six children.
John Q. Hosedrinker