In the columns of the magazine PeopleJames Van Der Beek, the interpreter of Dawson in the eponymous series, revealed that he suffered from colorectal cancer.
James Van Der Beek, the unforgettable interpreter of Dawson in the eponymous series, has gone through difficult ordeals in recent years. The American actor announced in 2020 that he had lost his mother. “My mom died last week. Even though we knew this was coming – we thought the end had come almost a year and a half ago – I'm still in shock. I'm grateful that she's no longer in pain, I'm sad, I'm angry, I'm relieved… And sometimes all of that at once.” he then wrote on social networks. In this ordeal, he was also able to count on the support of his fictional mother, Mary-Margaret Humes, who played Gail Leery in Dawson. The father of six also indicated that his wife had suffered several miscarriages before becoming a mother for the sixth time.
James Van Der Beek “feels good” despite the illness
This Sunday, November 3, in the columns of the magazine PeopleJames Van Der Beek, now 47, revealed that he was suffering from cancer. “I have colorectal cancer. I faced this diagnosis privately and took steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family.”, he told the American media. But the actor remains combative despite this diagnosis. “There are reasons to be optimistic and I feel good“, he added. As pointed out Peoplethe interpreter of Dawson will appear, next December, in The Real Full Monty, a program which aims to raise awareness of screening and research on prostate, testicular and colorectal cancers. And despite the illness, the actor continues to have series and film projects.
James Van Der Beek had six children with his partner Kimberly Brook
With his partner Kimberly Brook, whom he married in August 2010, James Van Der Beek is the proud father of six children: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia and Gwendolyn. In October 2021, the actor and his wife welcomed their sixth child, Jeremiah. He had also revealed why he did not intend to let them watch the series which revealed him.
