Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his roles in the teen drama "Dawson's Creek" and the film "Varsity Blues," died at the age of 48, according to a social media post from his wife on Wednesday. The announcement came after Van Der Beek publicly shared his colorectal cancer diagnosis in November 2024.
Van Der Beek's passing was confirmed on his Instagram page, which stated, "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace." The post also mentioned plans to share more details about his wishes and love for humanity, requesting privacy for the family during their grieving period.
Van Der Beek's career spanned several decades, with his roles embodying the high school teen spirit. He was also known for his work in "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23" and "Rules of Attraction," adding to his impressive Hollywood resume, according to ABC News. Prior to his death, Van Der Beek shared a warning sign of his colon cancer, which he told Healthline in August "wasn't any red flag or something glaring."
In other news, an 18-year-old has been identified as the suspect in a shooting that killed eight people and injured dozens more in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, according to BBC World. The suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot injury. Authorities said Van Rootselaar was born a biological male but identified as a woman. The motive for the attack is not yet known.
The shooting occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, where six people were killed, and at least 25 others were injured. Two others, the suspect's mother, 39, and step-brother, 11, were found dead at a nearby home. The community of Tumbler Ridge, with a population of just 2,500 people, is in shock. "I will know every victim. I've been here 19 years," said one resident, reflecting on the close-knit nature of the town, according to BBC World. The shootings have sent shock waves through the small town.
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