James Van Der Beek’s Career in Photos, From ‘Dawson’s Creek’ to ‘Pose’

James Van Der Beek, who grew up onscreen on the teen drama “Dawson’s Creek” and grew into an actor who was often in comedies and dramas — and never afraid to poke fun at his celebrity — has died at 48 years old after a battle with colorectal cancer.

In an Parade interview last year with Van Der Beek, he spoke about moving to Texas during the pandemic and reassessing his life, health and career.

“I really let go of any attachments that I had to what it means to be an actor, or what my own version of success is or felt like or needs to be.