Following James Van Der Beek's death at age 48, tragic attention returns to another Varsity Blues loss: Ron Lester, who played beloved offensive lineman Billy Bob, died in 2016 at just 45 years old.

Actor Ron Lester, best known for his role as Billy Bob in 1999's "Varsity Blues," has died, his agent confirmed Friday. He was 45 years old. "He was not in pain and passed away peacefully," with his ...

Varsity Blues was made in 1999 as a troubled high school football drama based on a true story that takes place in a small town in Texas. It became a cult classic when first released, and its emotional ...