James Van Der Beek He navigates his recent cancer diagnosis with the help of a special person: his father.
the Dawson Creek The star thanked his father, James William Van Der Beek, for his support in an emotional message shared via Instagram on Saturday, January 25. “Without even the expectation of being thanked…it was not only life-saving, but life-affirming,” Van Der Beek wrote, in honor of his father’s birthday.
James Van Der Beek is paying tribute to his loved ones amid his battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. Reflecting on his “tough year” after receiving the diagnosis, the 47-year-old actor showed gratitude to his wife Kimberly, 42, and their six children (Olivia, 14, Joshua, 12, Annabelle, 10, Emilia, 8, Gwen (6 years), and Jeremiah, 3 (…)
“Moving to the farm when I'm away for treatment. “Making lunches, making fires for @vanderkimberly, driving the kids, and even taking care of the dogs and chickens (neither of which she ever wanted and would never have 🤣),” he continued.
The actor went on to thank his father for being there for him “emotionally” as he “moved through everything cancer brings.”
“I know it's out of your comfort zone, but especially since my mother died, you've supported me time and time again in ways I didn't even know how much I needed them,” he added. “Watching you develop, seeing what kind of man and father you are…gives me more confidence in myself than I can express. I feel proud and lucky to come from you. Thank you for being the best. never. a period. And I will keep my promise that we will never ask you to change Jeremiah's diaper.
announced the actor He was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in November 2024. “I have been dealing with this diagnosis privately and have taken steps to resolve it, with the support of my amazing family,” he explained at the time. “There is reason for optimism, and I feel good.”
The actor has been married to Kimberly Van Der Beek since 2010. They have six children together.
Their daughter Annabelle shares her grandfather's birthday. The actress also wrote her own message to the 11-year-old Via Instagram on saturday.
“There are sweet souls…and then there is you. The softest, most compassionate heart I know. It's been a really hard year being so sensitive and so connected to me, who has not been well in so many moments – which I know you know without needing Until I'm in the room.”
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images for Operation Smile) James Van Der Beek broke his silence after announcing his diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Van Der Beek, 47, shared a slideshow via Instagram on Saturday, November 3, which included several photos of the Dawson's Creek alum set to Richard La Forge's song “Autumn Breeze.” Van der (…)
Van Der Beek added: “From the moment you came out, you have the ability to bring joy and peace to those around you just by your presence. May you continue to trust that and always know that your father sees you, gets to know you, and loves everything about you. And you always will.”
while Speaking to Robin Roberts on Good morning America In December 2024, Van Der Beek said that physically he “feels really good” but the emotional impact of cancer treatment is “really a trip”.
Van der Beek added: “I will look back (after) 30 years and say: ‘Thank God this happened.’ “So what can I do now to make this the case? And so it was about 90% of the time. I would say about 10% of the time I was crying and feeling terrible.
