The death of James Van Der Beek has heightened public awareness around colon cancer, which is the only cancer to see an increase in deaths for people under 50, while the mortality rate for other cancers has dropped,

Actor James Van Der Beek, who is best known for his role as Dawson Leery in the ’90s teen drama series “Dawson’s Creek,” died Wednesday.

"He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace," Van Der Beek's wife, Kimberly, announced on Wednesday.

Prior to James Van Der Beek's death at age 48, the actor revealed the first warning sign of his colon cancer — and it’s one that did not seem alarming at the time.

Katie Holmes has shared an emotional tribute to her Dawson's Creek co-star James Van Der Beek after his death at the age of 48.

His wife, Kimberly, said in an Instagram post: “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace.”

Catherine O'Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, but her death certificate also revealed she was diagnosed with rectal cancer.

Emmy-winning actress Catherine O'Hara, best known for her roles in Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, died from a pulmonary embolism, according to her death certificate.