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

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — James Van Der Beek, the soft-eyed actor whose boyish good looks and earnestness landed him the leading role in ’90s teen drama “Dawson’s Creek” and catapulted him to stardom, has died. He was 48. The actor died Wednesday, according to a statement posted to the actor’s verified