The main performer of the series Dawson, James Van Der Beekconfirmed Sunday November 3 to be suffering fromcolon cancer after the magazine’s revelations People. Assuring “trying to deal with this diagnosis privately” and taking “steps to resolve it thanks to my incredible family”. On the private side, married since 2010 to Kimberly Brook, the couple has since welcomed six children.
“Every year, around 2 billion people around the world receive this same diagnosis”continued the 47-year-old actor. Before explaining that he confided in People with the aim of “raising awareness and telling [son] story like [il] wish it”. Also confident that “there were reasons to be optimistic” and that he “felt good”. Without giving further details on his diagnosis and the stage of his illness.
James Van Der Beek made his name with the cult American series Dawson, broadcast from 1998 to 2003, in which he played the role of the famous Dawson Leery. According to Peoplehe will participate next month in the British reality TV show The Real Full Montywhere male celebrities strip to raise awareness about prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer screening.
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