The actor’s death has put the spotlight on the rise of colorectal cancer
James Van Der Beek died at the age of 48. Photo: Getty
James Van Der Beek, the star of Dawson’s Creek, sadly died last week of colorectal cancer at the age of 48. He leaves behind a wife, Kimberly, and six children. He announced that he had cancer in November 2024.
The news comes at a time when the incidence of colorectal cancer is rising in younger people. This is noteworthy because, in general, cancer is inclined to strike older people.