James Van Der Beek, Eric Dane, and when celebrity deaths trigger health anxiety

Social Life · 2026-02-23T18:32:12.000Z

Within days, fans said goodbye to James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane. What's more, both stars died before the age of 55 after battling long illnesses.

Within days, fans said goodbye to James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane. What's more, both stars died before the age of 55 after battling long illnesses. Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/02/23/james-van-der-beek-eric-dane-colon-cancer-als-anxiety/88819017007/