James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star, has died

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — James Van Der Beek, who rose to fame starring as Dawson Leery on the 1990s-era hit teen drama “Dawson’s Creek,” has died. He was reportedly 48. The news was confirmed via the actor’s verified Instagram on Wednesday, which posted, “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully