James Van Der Beek has died at 48

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James Van Der Beek, known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" has died. He was 48. A post on his social media account read, "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace." ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. https://abcnews.com Download the ABC News app for the latest headlines and alerts: https://abcnews.com/devices Connect with ABC News on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcnews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcnews X: https://twitter.com/ABC Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abcnews WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VajTNakKWEKkXoAPIR11 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abcnews

Published 2026-02-11 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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