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Actor James Van Der Beek died on Feb. 11 at 48 from colorectal cancer, leaving his widow and six children and prompting over $1 million raised for the family.

The Guardian
James Van Der Beek obituary

American actor best known for his role in the television drama Dawson’s Creek For a worldwide generation of young television viewers in the 1990s, James Van Der Beek, who has died aged 48 after suffering from cancer, provided the role model of a sensitive male teenager. As the fresh-faced Dawson Leery in the American drama Dawson’s Creek (1998-2003) - shown in the UK on Channel 4 and then on Channel 5 - he starred in a series portraying friendship, first love and the trials and tribulations of adolescence in the fictional coastal town of Capeside, Massachusetts. The nerdy Dawson’s idealism and habit of over-analysing often give him unrealistic expectations and a tendency to make long emotional speeches. “It’s not about the kiss - it’s about the journey and creating a sustaining magic, ” he reflects in an early episode. Continue reading. . .

James Van Der Beek obituary
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Helsingin Sanomat
Television | Dawson's Creek's Legacy: How One Show Changed a Generation's View of Love

Dawson's Creek made James Van Der Beek the face of an entire generation. His character was the emotional hero, showing a new model of man.

Television | Dawson's Creek's Legacy: How One Show Changed a Generation's View of Love
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The Guardian
Katie Holmes pays tribute to James Van Der Beek: ‘The journey of a hero’

Actor pens emotional handwritten letter to remember late Dawson’s Creek co-star as show creator also shares his grief James Van Der Beek was so much more than just Dawson James Van Der Beek: a life in pictures Katie Holmes has shared a handwritten letter to her late Dawson’s Creek co-star James Van Der Beek. The actor, who played Joey in the era-defining teen drama series, posted a tribute on Instagram addressed to Van Der Beek, who died this week at the age of 48. Continue reading. . .

Katie Holmes pays tribute to James Van Der Beek: ‘The journey of a hero’
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Die Presse
He was the era's most wholesome teen idol: James Van Der Beek has died [premium]

In the role of Dawson Leery, James Van Der Beek defined the romantic longings of a generation. Now he has died at 48.

He was the era's most wholesome teen idol: James Van Der Beek has died [premium]
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Corriere della Sera
Dawson, il Millennial per eccellenza: perché una generazione piange James Van Der Beek | Cancro al colon-retto: quali sono i sintomi

L'attore morto ieri a 48 anni ha interpretato il protagonista della serie tv di punta dei primi Anni Duemila, «Dawson’s Creek» 

Dawson, il Millennial per eccellenza: perché una generazione piange James Van Der Beek | Cancro al colon-retto: quali sono i sintomi
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VRT NWS
Crowdfunding for family of deceased 'Dawson's Creek' actor reaches $1.2 million

Through a crowdfunding campaign, more than $1.2 million has been raised for the family of the deceased American actor James Van Der Beek. Friends started the GoFundMe campaign to financially support his widow Kimberly and their six children.

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Der Spiegel
Zum Tode von James Van Der Beek: Das Serienfinale einer Generation

Mit dem frühen Tod von James Van Der Beek ist die Jugend für Millennials endgültig vorbei. Seine Rolle des einfühlsamen Filmnerds in der Teenie-Soap »Dawson’s Creek« prägte ein ganzes Genre. Das Ende gleicht einem Serienfinale.

Zum Tode von James Van Der Beek: Das Serienfinale einer Generation
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New York Times
James Van Der Beek’s Death Underscores Early-Onset Colorectal Cancers

The actor James Van Der Beek, who died on Wednesday at 48, was among a growing number of adults under 50 diagnosed with the disease.

James Van Der Beek’s Death Underscores Early-Onset Colorectal Cancers
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Der Standard
Death of the Dawson's Creek star: What role does screening play in colorectal cancer?

The death of James Van Der Beek at only 48 draws attention to a sad development: colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting people under 50. The reasons are unclear. One thing is certain: screening can save lives.

Death of the Dawson's Creek star: What role does screening play in colorectal cancer?
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El Pais
Dawson's Creek or How the Millennial Nostalgia Mechanism Works

The death of James Van Der Beek, the star of the late-1990s series, sparks a generational debate about that group of fifteen-year-olds who argued passionately about life

Dawson's Creek or How the Millennial Nostalgia Mechanism Works
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
On the death of James Van Der Beek: 'He was one of the good ones'

He helped shape the image of the sensitive man: Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has died at 48. His fans and colleagues react with emotional messages.

On the death of James Van Der Beek: 'He was one of the good ones'
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Der Spiegel
James Van Der Beek ist tot: Freunde sammeln offenbar Geld für Familie des Schauspielers

Die teure Krebsbehandlung hat die Familie von James Van Der Beek offenbar in große Not gestürzt. Nun wird mit einer Spendenkampagne für die Hinterbliebenen gesammelt. Die Witwe Van Der Beeks hat sich bereits geäußert.

James Van Der Beek ist tot: Freunde sammeln offenbar Geld für Familie des Schauspielers
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
Obituary: The feeling that life is just beginning

James Van Der Beek became world-famous as the lead actor of the teen series Dawson's Creek. Now the actor has died at the age of 48.

Obituary: The feeling that life is just beginning
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Tages-Anzeiger
Massive outpouring: Fans donate over $1 million to James van der Beek's family

On Tuesday, actor James Van Der Beek died. Now his family is raising money to get by—and is receiving enormous support.

Massive outpouring: Fans donate over $1 million to James van der Beek's family
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Le Figaro
"We'll miss him forever": tributes pour in after James Van Der Beek's death

The Dawson's Creek star died on Wednesday, February 11, after a colorectal cancer diagnosed in the summer of 2023.

"We'll miss him forever": tributes pour in after James Van Der Beek's death
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Le Figaro
After the death of James Van Der Beek, his widow and their six children appeal for donations

The actor from Dawson's Creek died of colorectal cancer on February 11, at age 48. "With no resources," his wife and their six children have launched a fundraiser to help meet their needs.

After the death of James Van Der Beek, his widow and their six children appeal for donations
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