American actor James Van Der Beek has died after suffering from bowel cancer. A statement released by his family on Wednesday said he had died "peacefully". Van Der Beek, 48, was best known for playing the title character in popular US teen drama Dawson's Creek.

American actor James Van Der Beek has died after suffering from bowel cancer.A statement released by his family on Wednesday said he had died "peacefully".Van Der Beek, 48, was best known for playing the title character in popular US teen drama Dawson's Creek.