James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis
CBS News • 2/11/2026 – 2/12/2026
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Cluster Activity
13
9
2026-02-112026-02-12
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
6d
Age
13
Sources
from cluster
117
Hours Since Seen
Final Score9/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier18% (0.5^117/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-11James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis (current)
- 2026-02-12
AnalysisRisk 10
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 13 independent sources
Age: 5 days - proven survivor
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