James Van Der Beek, a distinguished actor recognized for his role in the teen series 'Dawson's Creek', has sadly passed away at the age of 48 after battling colorectal cancer. The news of his death was reported by TMZ, revealing that he received a cancer diagnosis in 2023. Prior to receiving this diagnosis, Van Der Beek noticed subtle changes in his bowel function but initially underestimated their significance, believing they could be managed by altering his coffee consumption.