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James Van Der Beek, the actor best known for playing Dawson Leery on Dawson’s Creek, has died at age 48. Fans and fellow actors shared tributes across social media, remembering him not only for his breakout role, but for a career that spanned film, television, and comedy.

Van Der Beek had been public about his battle with colorectal cancer, and his death has struck many as especially heartbreaking given his age. He is survived by his wife and their children.

For millions of viewers, Van Der Beek was a defining face of late-1990s pop culture—an actor tied to a show that shaped an era of teen television. His death is being felt as both a personal loss for those who knew him and a generational loss for those who grew up watching his work.

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Colorectal cancer affects the colon and rectum and often begins as a precancerous polyp. One of the biggest dangers is that early-stage colorectal cancer can be silent, or symptoms may be mistaken for more common issues.

Symptoms can include:

Many health organizations now recommend colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45 for average-risk adults, with earlier screening for those with higher risk (including family history or inflammatory bowel disease).

The key takeaway is simple: colorectal cancer is often far more treatable when caught early—and screening can sometimes prevent it entirely.