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‘Dawson’s Creek’ Actor James Van Der Beek Dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, the actor known best for “Dawson’s Creek” and “Varsity Blues,” has died of colorectal cancer. He was 48. Van Der Beek’s death was announced with a post on his Instagram page Wednesday, Feb. 11, per…
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About Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues is a 1999 American coming-of-age sports comedy-drama film directed by Brian Robbins and written by W. Peter Iliff. It stars James Van Der Beek, Jon Voight, Paul Walker, Ron Lester, and Scott Caan. In the film, a small-town high school football team deals with the pressures of adolescence, their football-obsessed community, and their authoritarian coach.
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