With James Van Der Beek’s death, three main actors from 1999's “Varsity Blues” have passed away

The movie also starred Paul Walker and Ron Lester, who died in 2013 and 2016, respectively

Bud Cort, 'Harold and Maude' Actor, Dead at 77

Actor Bud Cort, who starred in movies and TV for decades, has died. Cort had many credits, beginning in television and movies in the late 1960s, and working steadily into the 21st century. Cort starred in the films "Harold and Maude" and "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou," and was featured in "Coyote Ugly" and "M*A*S*H" among many others.

Celebrities react to beloved actor’s death at 48

Actor James Van Der Beek, who was best known for his portrayal of Dawson Leary on the teen drama “Dawson’s Creek,” has died after a battle with cancer. He was 48. Van Der Beek’s wife, Kimberly, confirmed news of his passing via Instagram on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

Shelly Desai, Character Actor on ‘It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' and ‘Men of a Certain Age,' Dies at 90

Shelly Desai, a character actor whose work spanned generations of television and film, died Feb. 10 in Los Angeles. He was 90. His family announced the death but did not disclose a cause. Desai built a decades-long career appearing in dozens of shows and movies,
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‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor’s death highlights need for early colorectal cancer screening

The death of actor James Van Der Beek highlighted the alarming rates of colorectal cancer in younger people. The “Dawson’s Creek,” star died Wednesday at age 48. He was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in November 2024.