Actor James Van Der Beek, widely recognised for his role in the hit series Dawson's Creek, has drawn concern after his latest public appearance showed a dramatic change in his physical appearance.
The 48-year-old star, who revealed he has been battling stage 3 colorectal cancer, was forced to withdraw from a reunion event in New York in September 2025 due to illness, but he made a special virtual appearance through a pre-recorded video message.
