Event Brief
Remember James Van Der Beek by Streaming His Roles
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Summary: James Van Der Beek, known for Dawson's Creek, died at 48 from cancer, leaving a legacy in television and film.
WHO: James Van Der Beek
WHAT: died of cancer
WHEN: Feb 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: made his mark on television and cinema
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