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He was the eldest of three children of Melinda (Weber) Van Der Beek, a dancer and gymnastics teacher, and James William Van Der Beek, a telephone company executive.
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He was eldest of three children of Melinda Van Der Beek and James William Van Der Beek
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{
    "parents": [
        "Melinda (Weber) Van Der Beek",
        "James William Van Der Beek"
    ],
    "subject": "James Van Der Beek"
}
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM (6 months ago)

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James Van Der Beek (1977-2026) Obituary
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/11/arts/television/james-van-der-beek-dead.html

James Van Der Beek, star of 'Dawson's Creek,' has died at 48 after battling colorectal cancer. The obituary details his career, from his early stage work to his roles in 'Varsity Blues' and 'Don't Trust the B___ in Apartment 23.'

Obituary James Van Der Beek Dawson's Creek Television Film Cancer Actor

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