Actress Catherine O’Hara’s death certificate lists colorectal cancer as an underlying cause of death. Colorectal cancer rates are decreasing in older Floridians but are rising among younger adults. Due to rising cases in younger people,

James Van Der Beek, the actor known best for embodying those formative, angsty teenage years in " Dawson's Creek " and " Varsity Blues ," has died following a diagnosis with colorectal cancer.

Actors from Dawson's Creek have paid tribute to James Van Der Beek, describing him as "one in a billion", after he died aged 48 following a battle with bowel cancer.

The actor died “peacefully this morning” at the age of 48.