James Van Der Beek Dead at 48

James Van Der Beek has died … TMZ has learned.

A rep for the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office says … it was reported to them at 6:44 AM. No cause of death was given.

James’ wife, Kimberley Van Der Beek, shared the death announcement shortly after we broke the news … writing in a shared Instagram post, “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”

The actor revealed he was battling stage 3 colorectal cancer in late 2024 … telling People he felt optimistic despite the difficult diagnosis.

Van Der Beek got emotional while discussing his cancer battle on “Good Morning America” last year … especially when he mentioned everything his wife had done for him since he was diagnosed.

He was supposed to join his fellow “Dawson’s Creek” castmates in September, but he was forced to drop out of the reunion for health reasons.

James rose to prominence in the later 1990s as the titular character in “Dawsons” … though he later gained recognition for his roles in “Scary Movie,” “Varsity Blues” and “Pose.”

We last caught up with Van Der Beek outside the famous Egyptian Theater in Park City at Sundance 2020.

Van Der Beek was 48.