James Van Der Beek has spoken out on Instagram after being forced to reveal he was suffering from colorectal cancer. The “Dawson” star apologized to those close to him, who had to learn of his diagnosis through the media.
“My apologies to everyone in my life who I was planning to tell myself. Nothing in this process has gone the way I would have liked,” he wrote.
The actor explained that this premature announcement was due to the intrusion of a media. “There is no perfect way to announce this stuff, but I was planning to talk about it in detail with People magazine at some point to raise awareness and tell my story. story on my own terms. However, I had to change my plans this morning when I learned that a tabloid was going to publish the news,” he said.
Stating that he had so far “handled this matter privately”, the actor continued: “I am fine and I feel strong. It’s a real initiatory ordeal, and I’ll share more when I’m ready. » His interview with “People” was published this Sunday.
Next month, James Van Der Beek will appear on “The Real Full Monty,” a two-hour special where a group of celebrities, including actor Taye Diggs, Kansas City Chiefs football player Chris Jones and “Dancing with the Stars” judge Bruno Tonioli, will strip to raise awareness about screening and research on prostate, testicular and colon cancers. Inspired by the 1997 Academy Award-nominated film “The Full Monty,” “The Real Full Monty” premieres December 9.
