Celebrity deaths 2026: Remembering the famous people we lost this year

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Neil Sedaka.

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The GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek's family has now raised more than $2 million in the 2 days since his death

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James Van der Beek died at the age of 48.

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I was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 months ago. My first concern was how expensive treatment would be.

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The author was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2025.

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James Van Der Beek died at 48 after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Here's what to know about common symptoms, which can be subtle.

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Van Der Beek filmed "The Real Full Monty" in 2024 to raise awareness around colorectal cancer.

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James Van Der Beek, beloved 'Dawson's Creek' star who had colon cancer, is dead at 48

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James Van Der Beek died on Feb. 11, 2026.

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