James Van Der Beek Dies: ‘Dawson’s Creek’ & ‘Varsity Blues’ Star Who Battled Cancer Was 48

James Van Der Beek, who played the titular Dawson Leery on Kevin Williamson’s WB hit Dawson’s Creek and also starred in Varsity Blues, The Rules of Attraction and other films and TV shows, died Wednesday after a long battle with colorectal cancer. He was 48. His family confirmed the news on social media. Van Der […]