James Van Der Beek, the actor known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died at the age of 48, according to ABC News. The announcement of his death was made on social media on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Van Der Beek, who publicly revealed his cancer diagnosis in 2024, had a career spanning several decades, marked by roles that captured the spirit of high school teens, as well as supporting roles in popular television shows.
Van Der Beek's career included roles in "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23" and "Rules of Attraction," which added to his impressive Hollywood resume, as reported by ABC News. The actor's passing prompted a look back at some of his most memorable roles.
In other news, U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates won a silver medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, NPR Politics reported. The pair, four-time Olympians, were considered favorites for gold but lost to a French duo by just over a point. The competition took place over two days.
Meanwhile, a soccer coach, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, faces additional child sex charges, including rape and sodomy, after being accused of sexually assaulting and murdering a teen player he coached, according to Fox News. The coach, Mario Edgardo Garcia-Aquino, had established himself in the San Fernando Valley.
In the world of entertainment, the Crave show "Heated Rivalry" is drawing new fans to hockey, Wired reported. The show, which follows closeted pro hockey rivals-turned-lovers Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, has gained significant viewership. HBO, which acquired the show for US distribution, is playing it in over a dozen countries, with viewership more than doubling.
Finally, The Verge released its 2026 Valentine's Day gift guide, offering a collection of creative gifts for partners, according to The Verge. The guide features 32 gift ideas, moving away from the traditional, often "twee," Valentine's Day marketing.
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