Actor James Van Der Beek has died at the age of 48.
TMZ confirmed the news Tuesday morning, with a rep for the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office stating it was reported to them at 6:44 AM. No cause of death was immediately given.
The ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star revealed he was battling colorectal cancer in late 2024, getting emotional while discussing his diagnosis on ‘Good Morning America’ last year.
He was scheduled to join his fellow castmates for a reunion in September, but was forced to drop out due to health reasons.
Van Der Beek rose to prominence in the late 1990s playing the titular character on ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ later gaining recognition for roles in ‘Varsity Blues,’ ‘Scary Movie,’ and ‘Pose.’
He is survived by his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek, and their six children.
Rest in peace.