Film and television actor James Van Der Beek has revealed he is living with colorectal cancer. However, he feels optimistic about his future.
By PeopleVan Der Beek said in a statement: “I have colorectal cancer. I have been privately dealing with this diagnosis and I took steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family. There is reason to be optimisticand I feel good.”
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It is unclear when exactly Van Der Beek received his diagnosis. He’s still performing, as he’s set to appear in the Tubi original film soon. Sidelined: the QB and me; The film will premiere on November 29. He will also be seen on the small screen next month with his appearance in The real full Montya two-hour television special featuring celebrities stripping to raise awareness of prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer screening and research. Other stars in attendance include Taye Diggs, Chris Jones and Bruno Tunioli. Earlier this year, Van Der Beek was featured on the game show We are a familyand he made an appearance in the last episode of Walker.
Van Der Beek also highlighted the quality time he spends with his family. He recently shared images of his kids in their Halloween costumes on Instagram, noting that his “favorite part” of the holiday was seeing the look on his 6-year-old’s face after putting on a homemade halo. Other recent posts highlight the birthdays of his children, ages 3 and 14, while another celebrates his 14th birthday with his wife, Kimberly.
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“Thank you for being the most incredible partner. You have opened me up in places I didn’t even know were locked, and you have taught me to receive more love than I thought possible” , Van Der Beek’s birthday message read in part. “In the past, I feel like you have always set the tone for our co-evolution, but this year, as I have gone through my own radical transformation, you have worked tirelessly and succeeded one way or another to follow him. Thank you for your courage, your strength, your vulnerability and your tenderness. I am delighted and grateful to be able to do this life with you.
James Van Der Beek rose to fame playing the title character in the hit television series. Dawson Creekwhich ran for six seasons between 1998 and 2003. He also memorably played himself on the sitcom Don’t trust the B—- in apartment 23with his other major roles on the small screen including CSI: Cyber, LaidAnd Vampires. He also competed on Dancing with the stars and appeared in films like Horror movie, Jay and Silent Bob strike backAnd Bad hair.
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Two childhood best friends, Dawson and Joey, go through different stages of adolescence together. Their friendship is then tested when they both begin relationships with different people.
- Release date
- 1998-00-00
- Cast
- James van der beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil, Kerr Smith, Busy Philipps
- Rating
- Seasons
- 6
- Creator
- Production company
- Story by
- Greg Berlanti
- Writers
- Kevin Williamson, Greg Berlanti, Tom Rebellion
- Network
- The WB
- Directors
- Greg Berlanti