James Van Der Beek, the star of Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, has died at the age of 48, his family have said.
A post on his own Instagram account and that of his wife’s said he had “met his final days with courage, faith and grace”.
The actor revealed in 2024 he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer.
The statement said: “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning.
“He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come.
“For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”
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