James Van Der Beek: the actor, known for his role in the series Dawson, announces that he has colorectal cancer

Sunday November 3, James Van Der Beek, known in particular for his role in the cult series Dawsonannounced to the American magazine People have colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor nevertheless confided that he was “optimistic” and feel “GOOD”.

He is one of the cult actors from the series Dawson. At the end of the 2000s, James Van Der Beek became one of the essential faces of the small screen thanks to his role as Dawson Leery, a 15-year-old teenager who lives in the small town of Capeside. While he endures the pangs of adolescence with his group of friends, Dawson Leery pursues his dream of one day becoming a director. Over the course of six seasons, many social themes are addressed such as homophobia, addictions, cancer and even death.

After the series ended in 2003, James Van Der Beek connait a slump around ten years, before finding roles in series like Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment. On the private side, the actor is the happy father of six children from his relationship with Kimberly Brook: Olivia (12 years old), Joshua (11 years old), Annabel (9 years old), Emilia (7 years old), Gwendolyn (4 years old). years) and Jeremiah (1 year).

Actor James Van Der Beek announces he has colorectal cancer

Sunday November 3, James Van Der Beek a pris la parole in the American magazine People to announce sad news. At 47, the actor is diagnosed with colorectal cancer. “I have colorectal cancer. I faced this diagnosis privately and took steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family”he explained. This cancer develops from the cells that line the inner lining of the colon or rectum.

Despite the diagnosis, Kimberly Van Der Beek's husband wants to be reassuring. “There are reasons to be optimistic and I feel good”he explained. James Van Der Beek will continue to work in the entertainment industry. He recently appeared in an episode of the series Walker and will soon be showing in the film Sidelined: The QB and Me. He will also take part in the British reality TV show The Real Full Monty, where male celebrities strip to raise awareness about prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer screening. Sad news.