James Van Der Beek has died at 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer. The former Dawson’s Creek star first revealed his diagnosis at 47, amid a rising and alarming trend of colon cancer cases in younger adults. Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women under 50, and since 1995, cases in people under 55 have doubled. Screening guidelines were lowered from age 50 to 45 in response. Health experts say early detection is critical. Warning signs can include rectal bleeding, persistent abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue. The full article breaks down the growing trend, risk factors, and what to know about screening. 🔗 Tap the link in bio to read more. Before you read it, we reviewed it. Post Fact Checked By: Cynthia Taylor Chavoustie, MPAS, PA-C Post Review Date: 2/12/26 Article Fact Checked By: Jill Seldadi-Schulman, Ph.D. Article Review Date: 2/12/26 Source: David Mills and Andrea Rice (2026, February 12). James Van Der Beek...