James Van Der Beek said Sunday night that he is dropping out of the live Dawson’s Creek reunion event due to “two stomach viruses.” Lin-Manuel Miranda will replace him for the one-night-only live reading of the pilot script. The event, which will benefit the organization F Cancer, is set to feature original stars Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, Mary Beth Peil, John Wesley …
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James Van Der Beek Drops Out Of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Reunion
As the Dawson’s Creek gang prepares to reunite for a good cause, the man of the hour will unfortunately miss out on the reunion. James Van Der Beek, who starred as Dawson on The WB show for its six-season run from 1998-2003 and revealed his Stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis last year, announced he will not be able to participate …
Read More »James Van Der Beek Exits ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Reunion Due to Illness
James Van Der Beek took to Instagram Sunday evening to reveal he will not be joining Monday’s “Dawson’s Creek” reunion due to a stomach illness. The actor announced last November that he was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer. Luckily for fans, he has a Tony-winning understudy to take his place in the table read: Lin-Manuel Miranda. “This is the …
Read More »‘Dawson’s Creek’ Reunion Set to Benefit F Cancer, James Van Der Beek
For the first time since the series’ 2003 wrap, the full cast of “Dawson’s Creek” will be back together in one room. On Monday, September 22, the cast will come together at the Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City for a live reading of the show’s 1998 pilot episode. James Van Der Beek, Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, …
Read More »James Van Der Beek Says His Wife ‘Saved My Life’ Amid Cancer Battle
“One day I’ll tell the story of what you’ve endured these last two years and how you’ve shown up, time and time and time again,” the actor — who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023 — wrote in a touching wedding anniversary tribute to his wife, Kimberly. James Van Der Beek is praising his wife, Kimberly, for being his …
Read More »James Van Der Beek was ‘doing everything’ for his health. One subtle symptom revealed he had stage 3 colon cancer at 46.
For years, James Van Der Beek was invested in optimizing his health. “I was doing everything,” Van Der Beek, 48, told Business Insider. “I was doing sauna, cold plunge, weightlifting, Pilates. I would dance and also do football training.” The “Dawson’s Creek” actor balanced strength training with cardio and ate mostly organic food, “doing all the biohacking things” to stay …
Read More »James Van Der Beek Shares the One Way He Can Escape His Cancer Battle
Originally appeared on E! Online James Van Der Beek is getting candid about working amid his cancer journey. The Dawson’s Creek star shared how working on Legally Blonde prequel series Elle has helped him to find peace as he battles stage 3 colorectal cancer. “The greatest thing about work is cancer doesn’t exist between action and cut,” James told Today …
Read More »James Van Der Beek Reveals His Subtle Symptom of Stage 3 Colon Cancer
For years, James Van Der Beek was invested in optimizing his health. “I was doing everything,” Van Der Beek, 48, told Business Insider. “I was doing sauna, cold plunge, weightlifting, Pilates. I would dance and also do football training.” The “Dawson’s Creek” actor balanced strength training with cardio and ate mostly organic food, “doing all the biohacking things” to stay …
Read More »James Van Der Beek Has A Warning For Others After Shock Cancer Diagnosis
James Van Der Beek is opening up about a painful chapter in his life. The “Dawson’s Creek” alum shared a candid update about his battle with Stage 3 colorectal cancer, offering fans an emotional glimpse into the strength it has taken him to face each day. “It’s been a journey,” he said. “There are so many ups and downs and …
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