Their on-again, off-again angst-filled romance made “Dawson’s Creek” a must watch for teens in the early 2000s.

Actor James Van Der Beek, best for his roles in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died following a diagnosis with colorectal cancer.

From "Dawson's Creek" darling to "Dancing With the Stars," James Van Der Beek, who died Feb. 11 at 48, made a name for himself in film and television.

Van Der Beek, 48, rose to fame as Dawson Leery on "Dawson's Creek." His wife, Kimberly, announced his death Wednesday in a social media post. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek

A video James Van Der Beek posted last year about finding spiritual meaning during his cancer fight is going viral and providing inspiration after his death at age 48.

Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.

Katie Holmes penned a heartfelt tribute to her “Dawson’s Creek” co-star James Van Der Beek following the news of his death at the age of 48. Holmes - who played Joey Potter on “Dawson’s Creek,” the love interest of Van Der Beek’s Dawson Leery - posted on Instagram late Wednesday night to share a handwritten

Van Der Beek’s family announced his death via his Instagram account on Wednesday. “ He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” the family said in the statement.