The Latest Breaking News from Dawson Leery

James Van Der Beek death: Dawson’s Creek actor dies aged 48

Star of popular 1990s teen drama and father of six revealed in November 2024 that he had privately been receiving treatment for stage 3 colorectal cancer

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Van Der Beek Reportedly Unloads Iconic TV Treasures For Cancer Treatment: Propstore Estimated Dawson's Necklace Could Fetch £52K

Putting the necklace of Dawson on Propstore James Van Der Beek is auctioning the Dawson the Creek memorabilia to raise funds to treat cancer on the stage 3 colorectal cancer battle, which is estimated at PS52K.

International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025

James Van Der Beek’s wife says husband is ‘bouncing back’ as Dawson’s Creek star shows off merchandise to help pay for cancer treatment

‘Varsity Blues’ actor was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer last year

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025

James Van Der Beek Illness Explained: What Type of Cancer Was He Diagnosed With and Is He Still Sick?

James Van Der Beek's health sparks searches after his reunion absence. What type of cancer does he have and is he still sick in 2025?

International Business Times UK · Sep 24, 2025

James Van Der Beek’s wife says Dawson’s Creek reunion was ‘healing to the core’ despite his absence

James Van Der Beek missed the reunion due to ‘two stomach viruses’

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

James Van Der Beek Hilariously Referenced That Viral Crying Dawson's Creek Crying Meme During Recent Reunion

It's the meme that won't go away.

Cinemablend · Sep 23, 2025

James Van Der Beek makes virtual appearance at Dawson’s Creek reunion after skipping due to illness

Actor announced his Stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis last November

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

Dawson’s Creek star’s children join cast to raise money for cancer charity

James Van Der Beek, who has bowel cancer, was unable to attend the event himself due to illness.

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025

James Van Der Beek drops out of Dawson’s Creek reunion event due to illness

Van Der Beek has had to pull of the event due to two stomach issues with Hamilton writer Lin Manuel Miranda replacing him for the live reading.

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025

James Van Der Beek to skip Dawson’s Creek reunion event due to ‘stomach viruses’

The actor will be replaced by Hamilton writer and star Lin-Manuel Miranda for the live charity reading

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025