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He dropped out of college that year when “Dawson’s Creek” came along.
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He dropped out of college that year when Dawson’s Creek came along
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{ "show": "Dawson's Creek", "subject": "James Van Der Beek" } - UUID
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- February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM (6 months ago)
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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.'
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James Van Der Beek later played memorable roles like Mox in the sports drama “Varsity Blues.” 0.950Simplified: James Van Der Beek later played Mox in Varsity Blues6 months ago