Beloved Actor Loses Cancer Battle

James Van Der Beek, the guy who made Dawson’s Creek worth watching, is dead at 48. He lost his fight with colorectal cancer on Wednesday.

His family announced his passing on Instagram, saying he died ‘peacefully’ and with ‘courage, faith, and grace.’ They didn’t go into details, but it’s clear they’re still trying to process the loss.

A Life Cut Short

Van Der Beek’s death is a shock, mostly because he was so young. It’s a reminder that cancer doesn’t care about your age or how famous you are. It’s a crappy disease that won’t discriminate.

Van Der Beek’s fans are already mourning his loss, and it’s easy to see why. He was a talented actor who made a lasting impact on the TV world. He won’t be forgotten anytime soon.