Remembering James Van Der Beek

Inside: Wasserman faces pressure to leave agency; 'Wuthering Heights' review; RIP Bud Cort,‍ Andrew Rankin and Pete Finney.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT February 12, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment Appreciation: On 'Dawson's Creek,' James Van Der Beek taught millennials how to cry The actor, who died Wednesday of cancer, will be best known to a generation of viewers for his role on the WB teen drama that became a cultural touchstone for many. Read More ADVERTISEMENT James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' star, dies at 48 James Van Der Beek, who found fame playing Dawson Leery opposite Katie Holmes' Joey Potter on the TV series "Dawson's Creek," has died. He was 48. Read More 'Wuthering Heights' is a bold, filthy fantasy — but these moors need more erotic heat Emerald Fennell, the provocateur of "Saltburn" and "Promising Young Woman," struggles to burn down the screen even with Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi and a tinderbox of kinks. Read More ADVERTISEMENT With her 'own version' of 'Wuthering Heights,' Emerald Fennell gives us 'permission to go too far' We sat down with Jacob Elordi, Margot Robbie and a British director known for taking chances to discuss an Emily Brontë adaptation unlike any attempted before. Read More Wasserman's Epstein ties cause chaos at his music agency. Artists and staff want him out Casey Wasserman faces calls from staff and artists to step down following his appearance in the Epstein files. He has not commented on the chaos within his company, but industry insiders think a music spin-off is likely. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Bud Cort, star of 'Harold and Maude' and 'Brewster McCloud,' dies at 77 Bud Cort, whose performance in the 1971 romance "Harold and Maude," helped turn the film into a cult classic, died Wednesday at 77. Read More Pete Finney, steel guitarist who toured with Patty Loveless and Reba McEntire, dies at 70 Steve Finney, a steel guitarist who toured with Patty Loveless and narrowly avoided a plane crash that killed eight members of Reba McEntire's band, has died. He was 70. Read More Krysten Ritter, 'Dawson's Creek' stars react to James Van Der Beek's death as friends launch GoFundMe Celebrities and co-stars paid tribute to "Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek, who died Wednesday following a battle with colorectal cancer. Read More Andrew Ranken, drummer for the Pogues, dies at 72 Andrew Ranken, drummer and founding member of English Celtic punk band the Pogues, has died, the band announced on social media. He was 72. Read More Warner Bros. Discovery board faces pressure as activist investor threatens to vote no on Netflix deal Activist investor Ancora urged Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday to engage with Paramount, which has received repeated rejections from Warner in its bid to buy the company. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com